/ɪˈfɒliˌeɪt, ɪˈfɒliˌeɪt/ (ef-oh-lee-AYT)

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to fall off or shed leaves, as in autumn

“The trees were beginning to effoliate for the winter.”

2. verb

to cause to fall off or shed a covering or outer layer

“The skin around the wound started to effoliate, revealing healthy tissue underneath.”