Definition of exuviate in English:
exuviate
verb ɪɡˈzjuːvɪeɪtɛɡˈzjuːvɪeɪtɪɡˈzuviˌeɪt
[with object]technical Shed (a skin or shell).
Example sentencesExamples
- However, the method for production gets complicated because the process of exuviating skin and removing hypocotyl is necessary.
- Some pollutants in seawater affect the enzyme activity causing loss of the biological function of the enzyme, which affects the exuviating crab-shell and threatens the survival of the animal.
Synonyms
shed, discard, slough off, throw off, get rid of, let fall, let drop
Origin
Mid 19th century: from exuviae + -ate3.
Definition of exuviate in US English:
exuviate
verbɪɡˈzuviˌeɪtiɡˈzo͞ovēˌāt
[with object]technical Shed (a skin or shell).
Example sentencesExamples
- However, the method for production gets complicated because the process of exuviating skin and removing hypocotyl is necessary.
- Some pollutants in seawater affect the enzyme activity causing loss of the biological function of the enzyme, which affects the exuviating crab-shell and threatens the survival of the animal.
Synonyms
shed, discard, slough off, throw off, get rid of, let fall, let drop
Origin
Mid 19th century: from exuviae + -ate.