exuviate

ex·u·vi·ate

[ig-zoo-vee-eyt, ik-soo-]
verb (used without object), verb (used with object), ex·u·vi·at·ed, ex·u·vi·at·ing.
to cast off or shed (exuviae); molt.

Origin:
1850–55; exuvi(ae) + -ate1

ex·u·vi·a·tion, noun
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exuviate (ɪɡˈzjuːvɪˌeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to shed (a skin or similar outer covering)
 
exuvi'ation
 
n

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Exuviate is always a great word to know.
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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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