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molting vs moult

moult vs molting

molting and moult both are nouns.

molting is not a verb while moult is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
molting Yes No No No
moult Yes No Yes No
As nouns, molting and moult are synonyms defined as:
  • molting and moult: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
Other synonyms of molting include ecdysis, molt, moulting.
molting (noun) moult (noun)
periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
molting (verb) moult (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Difference between molting and moult

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