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
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
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
Word origin
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.