Definition of secrete

secreteverb

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/sɪˈkriːt//sɪˈkriːt/

The word "secrete" has an interesting history. It originates from the Latin word "secretere", which means "to hide" or "to keep secret". This Latin word is derived from "sectum", meaning "crown" or "summit". In Old French, the word "secrete" was borrowed and developed into "secrete", meaning "private" or "hidden". In the 15th century, English adopted the word, using it to describe something hidden or private. Over time, the spelling was modified to "secrete", and its meaning shifted to describe the action of producing or discharging a fluid or substance, such as a gland secreting hormones. Today, "secrete" is used in science, medicine, and everyday language to describe the process of producing and releasing substances, like sweat, saliva, or tears. Despite the shift in meaning, the word remains connected to its ancient roots, referencing the idea of hiding or concealing something.

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to produce a liquid substance

để tạo ra một chất lỏng

Example:
  • Insulin is secreted by the pancreas.

    Insulin được tiết ra bởi tuyến tụy.

  • More saliva is secreted while chewing.

    Nước bọt tiết ra nhiều hơn khi nhai.

to hide something, especially something small

để che giấu một cái gì đó, đặc biệt là một cái gì đó nhỏ

Example:
  • The drugs were secreted in the lining of his case.

    Ma túy đã được tiết ra trong lớp lót trong vali của anh ta.

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