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Meaning of instar

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

instar

Pronunciation:/ˈɪnstɑː//ˈɪnstɑɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts, before it reaches sexual maturity.

  2. An arthropod at a specified one of these stages of development.

  3. (by extension) A stage in development.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/instar

instar

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈstɑː//ɪnˈstɑɹ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To stud or adorn with stars or other brilliants; to star.

  2. To make a star of; set as a star.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/instar

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