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exfoliator

exfoliator

5.7
A substance or tool used to remove surface layers from stone and metal
  • noun
  • /ɛksˈfoʊliˌeɪtər/
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  • The salt acted as a natural exfoliator, causing the stone surface to flake over time.

Examples

  • Engineers applied a chemical exfoliator to remove rust from the metal beams.

  • Repeated use of an exfoliator can help maintain the appearance of masonry walls.

  • The exfoliator worked wonders on the stone surface.

  • She bought a new exfoliator for her garden rocks.

  • Engineers applied a chemical exfoliator to remove rust from the metal beams.

  • The salt acted as a natural exfoliator, causing the stone surface to flake over time.

  • Repeated use of an exfoliator can help maintain the appearance of masonry walls.

Synonyms

remover
vsexfoliator
19 3.0

A product that takes stains, makeup, or old paint off surfaces

focuses on causing layers to peel or flake from hard substrates
stripper
vsexfoliator
7 6.7

A chemical that removes paint and old wood finish from a surface

targets peeling or flaking of hard materials such as rock and metal
scraper
vsexfoliator
5 3.2

A flat or slightly curved tool used to remove material by moving its blade across a surface

works by causing layers to flake or peel rather than just scraping
exfoliant
vsexfoliator
2 4.5

A product that removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin

applies to hard materials not to skin or cosmetic use
scaler
vsexfoliator
  • Specialized
6.6

A tool or person that removes hard deposits from teeth and metal

aims at removing surface layers by making material peel rather than scraping

How Abrasive

etchant
  • Specialized
8.8
sandblaster
  • Specialized
2 6.7
scraper
5 3.2
exfoliator
5.7
sandpaper
14 2.3
brush
145 1.0

Surface Forms

exfoliator singular
exfoliators plural

Morphology

exfoliator = exfoliate (transparent) = exfoliate + or

This is a standard instrument or agent noun built from the verb 'exfoliate', meaning something that exfoliates a surface.

Etymology

Exfoliator comes from the Latin parts ex- meaning 'out' and folium meaning 'leaf', giving the image of layers peeling off like fallen leaves. That's why an exfoliator can mean a substance or tool that makes surface layers of rock, metal, or masonry peel or flake away.