Exudate (Noun)
Meaning
A substance that oozes out from plant pores.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The tree's bark was covered in a sticky exudate that attracted ants and other insects.
- The succulent plant produced a thick, waxy exudate that helped to prevent water loss.
- The exudate from the pine tree's resin ducts was used to make turpentine and other chemicals.
- The plant's leaves were coated in a sweet, sticky exudate that was a favorite food source for aphids.
- The exudate from the eucalyptus tree's pores was used to make a fragrant oil that was used in aromatherapy.