Pronunciation: [ˈuːzɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "oozing" is spelled with two "o's" and a "z". The first "o" makes an "u" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /u/. The second "o" makes a long "o" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /oʊ/. Finally, the "z" makes a "z" sound, represented by the IPA symbol /z/. This word is commonly used to describe a slow or steady flow of liquid from a small opening, such as a wound or a leaky faucet.
Oozing is a verb that refers to the process of slowly and continuously exuding or leaking a liquid or semi-liquid substance. When something is oozing, it typically emits this substance in a slow, steady, and often unsightly manner. The substance that oozes can vary, but it is usually semi-liquid in nature, such as pus, mucus, blood, or other bodily fluids.
The action of oozing usually happens gradually, with the substance seeping out from within a body or object, often through a small opening or porous surface. It can describe the action of a wound oozing blood or pus, a blister oozing fluid, a leaking pipe oozing water, or a decaying organic material oozing decay products.
The oozing process can sometimes be painful, especially if it occurs from a wound, infection, or inflammation. It is often a sign of injury, illness, or damage to a biological organism or object. However, in certain contexts, such as certain types of cooking or food preparation, oozing can be considered desirable or even appetizing, indicating qualities like melted cheese oozing from a sandwich or chocolate oozing from a lava cake.
Overall, oozing refers to the slow, steady, and often unpleasant process of a liquid or semi-liquid substance seeping or leaking out of an object or organism.
That which oozes.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "oozing" originated from the Middle English word "wosynge", which is derived from the Old English word "wosian" meaning "to ooze" or "to flow slowly". The Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "wosōną", meaning "to ooze" or "to flow". This root is also related to the Dutch word "wozen", the German word "wesen", and the more general Proto-Indo-European root "wes-" meaning "to flow" or "to drip".
