exudation

noun

ex·​u·​da·​tion ˌek-s(y)ü-ˈdā-shən  -shü- 

1

: the process of exuding

2

: exudate

exudative

ig-ˈzü-də-tiv  ˈek-s(y)ü-ˌdā-tiv 

-shü-

adjective

Examples of exudation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This phenomenon of active exudation of watery droplets is commonly known as guttation and is seen in both plants and fungi. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

exudation

noun

ex·​u·​da·​tion ˌek-s(y)u̇-ˈdā-shən  -shu̇- 

1

: the process of exuding

2

: exudate

exudative

ig-ˈzüd-ət-iv; ˈek-s(y)u̇-ˌdāt-iv  -shu̇- 

adjective