Exuded

Exuded is the past tense of the verb exude. Exude means to ooze out slowly or to discharge a substance gradually from pores or from within. The term is used in literal descriptions of physical processes as well as in figurative uses to describe what a person conveys outwardly.

In biology and botany, exudation describes liquids that escape from tissues. Plants routinely exude sap, resin, gums, or latex in response to injury or stress. Exuded compounds can influence soil chemistry, microbial communities, and nutrient availability.

In medicine, exudate refers to fluid emitted from blood vessels or inflamed tissues. It can accumulate in wounds or at sites of infection. Exudates vary by appearance and content, including serous, fibrinous, purulent, or hemorrhagic types, and their characteristics aid clinical assessment.

Figuratively, exude is used to describe the outward display of a quality, such as confidence, warmth, or authority.

The related noun exudate denotes the substance that is exuded.