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secrete
1[si-kreet]
verb (used with object)
to discharge, generate, or release by the process of secretion.
secrete
2[si-kreet]
verb (used with object)
to place out of sight; hide; conceal.
squirrels secreting nuts in a hollow tree trunk.
Synonyms: , ,
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3[suh-kret]
noun
a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
secrete
1/ ɪˈː /
verb
(of a cell, organ, etc) to synthesize and release (a secretion)
secrete
2/ ɪˈː /
verb
(tr) to put in a hiding place
secrete
To produce and discharge a substance, especially from the cells of specialized glands. For example, the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas secrete the hormone insulin.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈٴǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of secrete1
Origin of secrete2
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Example Sentences
Her team pays attention to other stress markers, such as that they secrete mucus when biologically stressed.
The Egyptian air accident investigation report concluded there was a "detonation of an explosive device secreted in the forward galley", the area just behind the cockpit.
Hairs covering the stems, leaves and flowers have glands that secrete a sticky substance containing prenylated phenols, which cause an itchy rash, according to Lewis.
They pulled out the skull that authorities said they had secreted inside a jacket in their carry-on luggage.
"It can be thrown over the wall, it can be brought in by visitors - secreted in their bodily orifices - or in children's nappies… staff corruption is an issue in many prisons," he added.
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