premolt

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Synonyms: premold

Antonyms: premold

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|biology|zoology}} To [[undergo]] the [[period]] prior to an [[animal]] [[molt]]ing its [[exoskeleton]], [[shell]], [[skin]], etc.

Adjective

1. Prior to a [[molt]] (the [[shedding]] of [[skin]]).

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