1. (verb) spread by opening the leaves of

• open
• spread
• spread out
• unfold

2. (verb) cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

• cast
• cast off
• drop
• shake off
• shed
• throw
• throw away
• throw off

3. (verb) remove the surface, in scales or laminae

• peel off

4. (verb) come off in a very thin piece

• break away
• break off
• chip
• chip off
• come off

5. (verb) grow by producing or unfolding leaves

• grow

1. (verb) cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

• exfoliation
• scale
• scurf
• exfoliation

2. (verb) remove the surface, in scales or laminae

• exfoliation
• scale
• scurf
• exfoliation

3. (verb) come off in a very thin piece

• exfoliation
• scale
• scurf
• exfoliation