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exuviation|ɛgˌzjuːvɪˈeɪʃən|
[f. prec.: see -ation.]
The action or process of exuviating; shedding (of antlers, skin, etc.).
1839Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 882/2 The exuviation of the skeleton of Crustacea..is similar to that of insects. a1852Macgillivray Nat. Hist. Dee Side (1855) 463 The exuviation..of the antlers..seems to connect these organs with those parts of the skin..which are subject to this process. 1852Dana Crust. i. 3 Numerous exuviæ of Cirripeds were collected, proving that these animals undergo exuviation.
fig.1864H. Spencer Illust. Univ. Progress 114 Society, in all its developements, undergoes the process of exuviation. 1874Draper Relig. & Sc. (ed. 3) 328 The most serious trial through which society can pass, is encountered in the exuviation of its religious restraints. |