Marked by exfoliation, desquamation, or profuse scaling. ... Origin: Mod. L. Exfoliativus ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Ex·fo'li·a'tive adjective [ Confer F. exfoliatif .] Having the power of causing exfoliation. -- noun An exfoliative agent. Wiseman. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/86