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instar

noun
in·​star | \ ˈin-ËŒstär How to pronounce instar (audio) \

Definition of instar

: a stage in the life of an arthropod (such as an insect) between two successive molts also : an individual in a specified instar

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 There are five instars (that is, stages of development resulting in skin shedding) of the nymphs. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Cool, rainy spring prompts alert for fire blight on Valley trees, plants | Idaho Statesman," 26 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of instar

1895, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for instar

New Latin, from Latin, equivalent

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instar

noun
in·​star | \ ˈin-ËŒstär How to pronounce instar (audio) \

Medical Definition of instar

: a stage in the life of an arthropod (as an insect) between two successive molts also : an individual in a specified instar

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