verb. ['ɛksˈfoʊliːeɪt'] spread by opening the leaves of.
verb. ['ɛksˈfoʊliːeɪt'] grow by producing or unfolding leaves.
verb. ['ɛksˈfoʊliːeɪt'] come off in a very thin piece.
verb. ['ɛksˈfoʊliːeɪt'] remove the surface, in scales or laminae.
verb. ['ɛksˈfoʊliːeɪt'] cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters.