01 v. i. To pass off in the form of vapor or insensible perspiration; to exhale.
imp. & p. p.
Transpired; p. pr. & vb. n.
Transpiring
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1.
To pass off in the form of vapor or insensible perspiration; to exhale.(Physiol.)
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2.
To evaporate from living cells.(Bot.)
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3.
To escape from secrecy; to become public; as, the proceedings of the council soon transpired.“The story of Paulina's and Maximilian's mutual attachment had transpired through many of the travelers.” — De Quincey.
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4.
To happen or come to pass; to occur.