adj. Biology Spreading out loosely: an effuse thallus. v. (ĭ-fyz) ef·fused, ef·fus·ing, ef·fus·es v.tr. 1. To pour out (a liquid). 2. To radiate; diffuse. v.intr. 1. To spread or flow out. 2. To ooze forth; exude. [Latin effūsus, past participle of effundere, to pour out : ex-, ex- + fundere, to pour; see gheu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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