molt

• Существительное, обозначающее периодическое сбрасывание наружного слоя кожи или кутикулы, как у рептилий или членистоногих.

A noun referring to the periodic shedding of the outer skin or cuticle, such as in reptiles or arthropods.

1. Shedding of outer layerB2formalscientific

   The periodic process of shedding the outer layer of skin, feathers, or cuticle in animals such as arthropods and reptiles.

   Линька

   • The snake's molt left a complete skin behind.
   • During molt, the crab's shell becomes soft and vulnerable.
   • Birds undergo a molt to replace old feathers with new ones.

   Synonymsecdysismoltingsheddingsloughing

• Глагол, используемый для описания процесса сбрасывания старых перьев, шерсти или кожи, чтобы освободить место для нового роста, обычно у животных.

A verb used to describe the process of shedding old feathers, hair, or skin to make way for new growth, typically in animals.

1. Shedding outer layerB2formal

   To periodically shed and replace an outer covering such as hair, skin, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth cycle.

   Линька

   • The snake molts its skin several times a year.
   • Birds molt their feathers before the winter season.
   • The crab molted its old shell to grow a larger one.

   Synonymscastcast offdesquamateexuviatepeelshedslough