Synonyms for molting

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molt US · ecdysis

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A molt; the shedding of skin, feathers, etc.

Related words

Other spellings

moulting UK

Forms

Plural

moltings → molts, ecdysises…

Example sentences

• molt Some reptiles molt to adapt to seasonal temperature changes.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

molt¹

5 letters

moult

7 letters

ecdysis