desquamate vs moult
moult vs desquamatedesquamate is not a noun while moult is a noun.
desquamate and moult both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| desquamate | No | No | Yes | No |
| moult | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
moult is a hypernym of
desquamate; that is, moult is a
word with a broader meaning than desquamate:
- desquamate: peel off in scales
- moult: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
| desquamate (noun) | moult (noun) |
|---|---|
| periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles |
| desquamate (verb) | moult (verb) |
|---|---|
| peel off in scales | cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers |
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