perspiration
/pəːspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
1The process of sweating: exercise causes perspiration and a speeded-up heartbeat...
- Well, again, there is just as much luck as there is inspiration and perspiration in the process.
- Exercise cranks up perspiration, leading to prime conditions for a zit reaction.
- The team has created a number of sensors that can monitor voice tone, facial expressions, perspiration and heart beat.
1.1Sweat: perspiration ran down his forehead...
- The simple fine powder does not disappear when perspiration or moisture contact it.
- Could he go up to the emperor's personal advisor like this, covered in blood and perspiration?
- I suppose it was just perspiration - but it kind of seemed like spittle.
Synonyms
sweat, moisture, dampness, wetness;
a lather;
sweating
informal a muck sweat
technical diaphoresis, hidrosis
Derivatives
perspiratory
/ adjective ...- Once her perspiratory glands opened for business they didn't stop.
Origin
Early 17th century: from French, from perspirer (see perspire).
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