premolt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To undergo the period prior to an animal molting its exoskeleton, shell, skin, etc.
adj
  1. Prior to a molt (the shedding of skin).

Word forms

premolt premolts premolting premolted

Etymology

From pre- + molt.

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