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secretion

[si-kree-shuhn] / sɪˈkri ʃən /


NOUN
substance released
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Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The team found that many common, non-harmful gut bacteria carry type III secretion systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Novo’s cautious C-suite was ready to target Type 2 diabetes—an obvious choice, as GLP-1 augments insulin secretion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The EU has already defined dairy items as products coming from the "normal mammary secretion".

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Perhaps the most immediately useful result of this exploration of insect secretion is the development of lures, or attractants.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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