Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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desquamate | No | No | Yes | No |
molt | Yes | No | Yes | No |
desquamate (noun) | molt (noun) |
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periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles |
desquamate (verb) | molt (verb) |
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peel off in scales | cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers |