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