Exudation: meaning, definitions and examples
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exudation
[ ˌɛksjʊˈdeɪʃ(ə)n ]
biology
The process of exuding or being exuded; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the vessel walls.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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exudation |
Exudation is a formal and technical term often used in medical or scientific contexts to refer to the slow release or secretion of fluids from cells or tissues.
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ooze |
Ooze is typically used in informal or descriptive language to refer to the slow and often sticky flow of a thick liquid, often giving a somewhat unpleasant or negative connotation.
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seepage |
Seepage is usually employed to describe the slow and gradual movement of liquid through porous materials, often in environmental or construction contexts.
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discharge |
Discharge can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the release or flow of a substance, such as a fluid or gas, especially in medical and environmental discussions.
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Examples of usage
- The exudation of pus from a wound is a sign of infection.
- Exudation of sap from a tree can be triggered by insect damage.
- The exudation of fluids can be a natural response to inflammation.
chemistry
The process of a substance slowly coming out of its solid or liquid state and forming drops or a thin layer on the surface.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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exudation |
Primarily used in medical or biological contexts to describe the process of fluids oozing out of tissues or cells.
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seepage |
Typically used to describe the slow movement or leakage of fluid through small holes or porous material.
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leakage |
Commonly used in everyday situations to describe the unintended escape of fluid or gas from containers or systems.
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oozing |
Used to describe a slow and steady flow of thick or viscous fluids, often in a slightly negative or unpleasant context.
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Examples of usage
- The exudation of oil from the ground can be a result of drilling.
- Exudation of moisture from a material can indicate a leak or damage.
Translations
Translations of the word "exudation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exsudação
🇮🇳 स्रावण
🇩🇪 Exsudation
🇮🇩 eksudasi
🇺🇦 ексудація
🇵🇱 wysięk
🇯🇵 滲出 (しんしゅつ)
🇫🇷 exsudation
🇪🇸 exudación
🇹🇷 sızıntı
🇰🇷 삼출
🇸🇦 نضح
🇨🇿 exsudace
🇸🇰 exsudácia
🇨🇳 渗出 (shènchū)
🇸🇮 eksudacija
🇮🇸 útstreymi
🇰🇿 экссудация
🇬🇪 ექსუდაცია
🇦🇿 ekssudasiya
🇲🇽 exudación
Etymology
The word 'exudation' comes from the Latin word 'exudare', meaning 'to sweat out'. It has been used in the English language since the early 17th century. The term is commonly used in the fields of biology and chemistry to describe the process of liquids or substances slowly escaping or oozing out of a source. Exudation plays a vital role in various natural processes, including wound healing, plant defense mechanisms, and chemical reactions.