exudation

Noun

Meaning

The act of exuding; sweating; a discharge of humors, moisture, juice, or gum, as through pores or incisions; also, the substance exuded.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

transudation emission discharge leakage secretion outflow seepage effusion oozing exudate sweating outpouring issue release flow
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Antonyms

taking fixed consistent frozen inflexible inhale
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Hypernyms

emission discharge ooze seepage oozing

Hyponyms

gum latex

Anagrams

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Examples

The metabolites secreted by the roots (products of root exudation) are known to shape the composition of the root microbiota. Source: Internet

One function of such signaling is root system-wide management of the rhizosphere microbiota via exudation of specific molecules to the soil. Source: Internet

Exudation of impurities leads to formation of pores and cracks (which in turn cause increased shock sensitivity). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

exudant exudate exudate fluid exudative exudative ARMD exudative diarrhea