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molting

/mɒltɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does molting mean?

noun, verb

The process of shedding or casting off a part of the body, especially the skin or feathers, as a means of growth or renewal. To shed or cast off a part of the body, especially the skin or feathers.

Example

"The caterpillar underwent a process of molting before emerging as a butterfly."

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