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exude definition

ex·ude (eg zyo̵̅o̅d′, -zo̵̅o̅d′; ig-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb exuded -·ud′·ed, exuding -·ud′·ing

  1. to pass out in drops through pores, an incision, etc.; ooze; discharge
  2. to diffuse or seem to radiate to exude joy

Etymology: L exudare, exsudare < ex-, out + sudare, to sweat < sudor, sweat

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