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Transudation (Noun)

The process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes.

Nouns denoting natural events.

A substance that transudes.

Nouns denoting substances.

Sweat is an example of a substance that occurs through transudation, as it is a natural process of the body to regulate temperature.
In botany, the sweet, sticky substance on a leaf is an example of transudation, which helps to attract pollinators.
Transudation of resin from a tree trunk can seal wounds and protect the tree from disease and pests.
Honeydew, a sweet, sticky liquid, is a product of transudation by aphids as they feed on plant sap.
In the human body, the transudation of tears is an important mechanism to lubricate and protect the eyes.