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oozing

Oozing (noun) means a slow leak or seepage of liquid. Example: “The nurse checked the wound for any oozing overnight.”

noun
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A slow leak or seepage of liquid.
"The nurse checked the wound for any oozing overnight."

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In plain EnglishThe act or result of something leaking or seeping out slowly.

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oozings plural

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What does “oozing” mean?

The word “oozing” means a slow leak or seepage of liquid. In plain terms, the act or result of something leaking or seeping out slowly.

How do you use “oozing” in a sentence?

Here is “oozing” used in a sentence: “The nurse checked the wound for any oozing overnight.”

What part of speech is “oozing”?

“Oozing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of oozing?

"oozing" (noun) means a slow leak or seepage of liquid.

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