Secreting
Pronunciation: /sɪˈkriːt/
Secreting (verb)
- to produce and release a liquid or substance from a cell or gland.
- to hide something in a secret place.
Examples
- The glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
- Plants secrete nectar to attract pollinators.
Common collocations: secrete hormones, secrete enzymes, secrete fluids, secrete valuables, secrete evidence