Definition of «ooze»

The word "ooze" refers to a thick, viscous fluid that flows very slowly or drips. It is often used to describe a substance that has a low consistency and pours like a liquid but has the appearance of a solid. Ooze can also be used in a more general sense to mean something that comes out gradually or in small amounts, such as information being released gradually over time.

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After a heavy rainfall, the swamp began to ooze mud and water.
The cut on my finger started to ooze pus, indicating an infection.
The oil spill caused the dark, sticky substance to ooze into the ocean.

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While the truffles were delicious, the tomato carpaccio that came with mine, didn't exactly seem on par with blini oozing with melting cheese: (aglutenfreeguide.com)
In the beginning — at least days one and two of the disinfecting routine — while there's a lot of oozing from the wound, you'll want to repeat the disinfecting procedure as often as necessary to keep the area clean, dry and pus free. (healthypets.mercola.com)
There is a good feeling about United right now, with confidence oozing out of the club again just compared to 12 months ago when we were losing pre-season games to the Thai All - Star XI and Yokohama F. Marinos, playing as if the players had just met each other, and a manager complaining about our fixtures. (manchesterlalala.com)
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