igˈzüd, eg- sometimes ikˈsüd or ekˈsüd or -gzˈyüd or -ksˈyüd verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin exsudare, exudare, from ex- ex- (I) + sudare to sweat — more at sweat
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to ooze out slowly in small drops through openings (as pores) : emerge like drops of sweat
beads of moisture exuding from the clammy walls
b. : to flow slowly out : issue slowly forth
a sticky substance exuded from the end of the cut branch
2. : to undergo diffusion (as of an odor) : emanate
an air of respectability exuded from them
transitive verb
1.
a. : to discharge slowly in small drops through openings : cause to ooze out or to emerge like drops of sweat
pine trees exuding resin
b. : to cause to flow slowly out
tar was exuded through the cracks
2. : to cause (as a vapor or odor) to spread out in all directions
the bubbling stew exuded a delicious aroma
: diffuse : breathe forth : give off
exuding the charm which is held to be Irish — John Mason Brown
a voice that exudes confidence — Vance Packard
: exhale
shawls … exude the odor of moth balls — John Steinbeck
Synonyms: see emit