Dutch

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Etymology

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From afscheiden +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑfˌsxɛi̯.dɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧schei‧ding

Noun

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afscheiding f (plural afscheidingen, diminutive afscheidinkje n)

  1. separation
  2. (medicine) discharge
  3. secretion
    Synonym: secretie
    De bovenmatige afscheiding van hormonen.
    Excessive secretion of hormones.

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