transude

verb

tran·sude tran(t)-ˈsüd

-ˈsyüd

tran-ˈzüd

-ˈzyüd

transuded; transuding

: to pass through a membrane or permeable substance : exude

: to permit passage of

sweat was transuding from the pores of his face despite his best efforts to look cool and collected during the interview

Etymology

New Latin transudare, from Latin trans- + sudare to sweat — more at sweat

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler

The first known use of transude was in 1664

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Style

“Transude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transude. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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transude

verb

tran·sude tran(t)s-ˈ(y)üd

tranz-

transuded; transuding

: to pass through a membrane or permeable substance

: to permit passage of

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