secrete
Example Sentences
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Who would have thought serums infused with snail mucin - the sticky substance they secrete - would become a part of skincare routines around the world?
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
These creatures, more commonly known as violet snails, are distinguished by their striking purple shell and the delicate bubble raft they secrete to stay afloat in the open ocean.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
Her team pays attention to other stress markers, such as that they secrete mucus when biologically stressed.
From Salon • May 13, 2025
Dr. Lyden and colleagues have found in prior research that tumor cells secrete snippets of EV-DNA from across their genomes, including pieces with cancer-associated mutations.
From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024
“It’s true. Your glands will secrete a cocoon.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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Animal Farm
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