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desquamate vs molt

molt vs desquamate

desquamate is not a noun while molt is a noun.

desquamate and molt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desquamate No No Yes No
molt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, molt is a hypernym of desquamate; that is, molt is a word with a broader meaning than desquamate:
  • desquamate: peel off in scales
  • molt: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Other hypernyms of desquamate include exuviate, moult, shed, slough.
desquamate (noun) molt (noun)
periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
desquamate (verb) molt (verb)
peel off in scales cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Difference between desquamate and molt

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