transpiring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
    transpire; transpirate.
  2. verb exude water vapor
    transpire.
    • plants transpire
  3. verb come to light; become known
    transpire.
    • It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany
  4. verb come about, happen, or occur
    transpire.
    • Several important events transpired last week
  5. verb give off (water) through the skin
    transpire.
  6. adjective that is passing through
    • transpiring gas

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