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transude

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To pass through a pore, membrane or interstice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • exude sweat through the pores

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: exude, exudate, ooze out, ooze

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: excrete, egest, eliminate, pass

Narrower terms: distill, distil, reek, fume, transpire, extravasate, stream, gum, secrete, release, froth

History

Etymology

From tran- (“through”) + sudare (“to sweat”).