exuviating

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of shedding an old or outgrown covering or outer layer, especially the skin of an animal or the hard outer casing of an insect.

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Synonyms

molt , moult , slough

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Variants

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exuviate , exuviation , exuviations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exuvia' meaning 'a casting off of an old covering'.

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Trivia

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1. Exuviating is a process that occurs in various forms of life, from reptiles and birds to insects and arachnids.

2. The process of exuviating can be dangerous for some animals, as they are vulnerable during the time when they are shedding their old covering.

3. Some insects, such as the American cockroach, can shed one of their antennae and regrow it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Molting: A similar process to exuviating, where an animal sheds its entire outer covering, such as the skin or exoskeleton.

2. Ecdysis: The scientific term for the process of shedding an outer covering, which includes exuviating and molting.

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Exuviating is a natural process that occurs in various forms of life, including animals and insects. It is often associated with growth and development, as the shedding of an old covering allows for the emergence of a new one.

How to Memorize "exuviating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal shedding its skin or an insect shedding its exoskeleton.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exuviating' with the idea of growth and shedding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ex-U-Via-ting' to remember the meaning of the word.

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