exuviate

[US]/ɪɡˈzjuːviːeɪt/
[UK]/ɪɡˈzuːviˌeɪt/

Translation

v.to shed or cast off an outer layer
vt.to cause to shed or cast off an outer layer
vi.to undergo shedding or casting off an outer layer
n.the act of shedding or casting off an outer layer

Phrases & Collocations

exuviate skin

exuviate process

exuviate regularly

exuviate cells

exuviate layers

exuviate effectively

exuviate naturally

exuviate organisms

exuviate during

exuviate quickly

Example Sentences

the snake will exuviate its skin to grow larger.

in spring, many insects exuviate to become adults.

the lizard exuviates regularly to maintain its health.

exuviating is a natural process for many reptiles.

after exuviating, the crab looks much larger.

some fish exuviate their scales during the breeding season.

young frogs exuviate as they transition into adulthood.

the process of exuviating can be stressful for some animals.

exuviate carefully to avoid damaging your skin.

after exuviating, the newly formed skin is often sensitive.

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