What does "secreting" mean?

present participle and gerund of secret

What is a synonym for "secreting"?

Common synonyms include: conceal, discharge, dissimulation, exocrine, exude, hide.

Pronounced //ˈsiːkɹətɪŋ//.

/ˈsiːkɹətɪŋ/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of secret US, form-of, gerund, participle, present
2
present participle and gerund of secrete form-of, gerund, participle, present

"The sperm is secreting special enzymes to digest the jelly coat."

Etymology 1

From secret.

Etymology 2

From secrete.