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Topic: Nature

exudation

IPA: /ˌɛks.juˈdeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɛksjuˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of a substance slowly coming out or leaking from a surface, often in a liquid form.

Example: The exudation of sap from the tree indicated that it was healthy.

exuvia

IPA: /ɛkˈsuːviə/

KK: /ɛkˈsuːviə/

noun

Definition: The leftover shell or outer covering that an insect, crab, or spider leaves behind after it has shed its skin.

Example: After the insect molted, the exuvia was found on the ground.

exuvial

IPA: /ɪɡˈzjuːviəl/

KK: /ɪɡˈzjuːviəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that has been shed or removed, often used in the context of skin or exoskeletons.

Example: The exuvial layer of the insect was found on the ground after it molted.

exuviate

IPA: /ɪɡˈzjuːviˌeɪt/

KK: /ɪɡˈzuːviˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shed or lose the outer layer of skin or shell, often seen in animals like insects and crustaceans during their growth process.

Example: The crab will exuviate its old shell to allow for new growth.

transitive verb

Definition: To shed or remove a covering, such as skin or an outer layer.

Example: The snake will exuviate its skin as it grows.

exuviation

IPA: /ˌɛksjuːˈveɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈsjuːviˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of shedding old skin or outer layers, often seen in animals like snakes and insects.

Example: After the snake completed its exuviation, it revealed a shiny new layer of skin underneath.

exuvium

IPA: /ɛkˈzjuːviəm/

KK: /ɛkˈzuvɪəm/

noun

Definition: The term refers to the shed outer layer or skin of certain animals, particularly insects and crustaceans, that is left behind after molting.

Example: After the insect molted, the exuvium was found on the ground.

eyebright

IPA: /ˈaɪˌbraɪt/

KK: /ˈaɪˌbraɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the genus Euphrasia, known for its small, toothed leaves and clusters of white and purple flowers.

Example: The gardener planted eyebright to attract pollinators to the garden.

eyeless

IPA: /ˈaɪləs/

KK: /ˈaɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Lacking eyes or the ability to see.

Example: The eyeless creature moved through the dark cave without any trouble.

eyelike

IPA: /ˈaɪlaɪk/

KK: /ˈaɪˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of an eye.

Example: The artist painted a mural with eye-like patterns that captivated the viewers.

eyeshine

IPA: /ˈaɪʃaɪn/

KK: /ˈaɪˌʃaɪn/

noun

Definition: The light that reflects off the eyes of certain animals when light shines on them in the dark.

Example: At night, the eyeshine of the deer was visible in the headlights of the car.

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