pupate

[ pyoo-peyt ]

/ ˈpyu peɪt /

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verb (used without object), pu·pat·ed, pu·pat·ing.

to become a pupa.

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Origin of pupate

First recorded in 1875–80; pup(a) + -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM pupate

pu·pa·tion, noun

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How to use pupate in a sentence

To see whether it was essential that the exposure should take place immediately after pupation, in order to effect any change.
Studies in the Theory of Descent (Volumes 1 and 2)|August Weismann
Chrysalides of Papilio Ajax in the same box, and partly exposed very soon after pupation, were not injured.
Studies in the Theory of Descent (Volumes 1 and 2)|August Weismann
Ten days later the caterpillar (8.5 centimeters in length), ceases to feed, and prepares for pupation.
Studies in the Theory of Descent (Volumes 1 and 2)|August Weismann
The first moult takes place after four days, the caterpillar now acquiring the marking which it essentially retains to pupation.
Studies in the Theory of Descent (Volumes 1 and 2)|August Weismann

The moth emerges in March or April of the year following pupation, as a rule, but it may remain in the chrysalis for two winters.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series|Richard South

British Dictionary definitions for pupate

pupate

/ (pjuːˈpeɪt) /

verb

(intr) (of an insect larva) to develop into a pupa

Derived forms of pupate

pupation, noun

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