eguttulate

/ɛɡˈʌtʃəleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to flow or ooze out slowly, typically in small drops or trickles

“The patient’s wound started to eguttulate a pinkish fluid after the doctor removed the dressing.”

2. verb

to excrete or discharge a fluid, typically in small amounts

“The plant eguttulates a sticky substance to protect itself from insects.”

Synonyms

  • ooze
  • seep

Antonyms

  • coagulate
  • congeal