mucate

/mjuːkeɪt/; /mjuːˈkeɪt/ or /mjuːˈkɑːteɪ/ (UK) or /muˈkɑːteɪ/ (US)

Definitions

1. verb

To produce or secrete mucus, especially in large quantities.

“The cold caused her to mucate excessively.”

2. noun

A mucous discharge or secretion.

“The doctor examined the mucate from the patient’s nose.”

Synonyms

  • mucify
  • mucous

Antonyms

  • dry