Definition

A substance that has leaked or oozed out from a tissue or plant, often containing fluid or other materials.

Example

The doctor examined the exudate from the wound to determine the cause of the infection.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an exudate from a plant before?

Yeah, I saw one when I was hiking last week!

It’s interesting how that exudate can attract insects, right?

Definitely! Nature has such cool ways of working.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exudate → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "udare" (meaning to sweat or ooze). The word describes a substance that oozes out from tissues, particularly in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'oozing out' ('ex-') from a source — that's what exudate means.

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