ecdyse
ec·dyse
ecdyse · ecdyses · ecdysed · ecdysing
To undergo ecdysisTo undergo ecdysis.
/ˈɛk.daɪz/
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To undergo ecdysis.
(intransitive)To shed an outer layer of skin, exoskeleton, or cuticle; to moult.
Origin
Derived from ecdysis, the biological process of shedding or molting.Derived from ecdysis, the biological process of shedding or molting.
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Forms
ecdyses, ecdysing, ecdysed, ecdysedSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle