transudation

[ tran-soo-dey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of transuding.
2. a substance that has transuded.

Other Words From

• tran·su·da·tive [tran-, soo, -d, uh, -tiv], tran·su·da·to·ry [tran-, soo, -d, uh, -tawr-ee], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transudation¹

First recorded in 1605–15, transudation is from the New Latin word trānsūdātiōn- (stem of trānsūdātiō ). See transude, -ate ¹, -ion

Example Sentences

This loss is one of simple transudation, increasing as the powers of life decrease.

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Afterwards, as the weather becomes hotter, incisions are made through the bark, to assist the transudation of the juice.

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The constant removal of the transudation from the outer side results from the pressure being less in this position.

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The importance of these experiments with reference to the causes of the transudation of fluid from the blood is obvious.

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In consequence of the latter the arterial flow is followed by increased transudation.

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Related Words

• perspiration
• steam