perspiration

per·spi·ra·tion | \ ˌpər-spə-ˈrā-shən

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Definition of perspiration

1 : the action or process of perspiring

2 : a saline fluid secreted by the sweat glands : sweat

Examples of perspiration in a Sentence

She wiped the perspiration from her forehead.

Recent Examples on the Web The best boots have interiors with wicking materials to keep perspiration away from hunters’ feet, thereby keeping them more comfortable. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Great Gear for First Time Deer Hunters," 27 Dec. 2019 Credit Florida State, a team with multiple high-major wins already on its ledger, for that perspiration. — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, "IU basketball answers a lot of questions with impressive win over No. 19 Florida State," 4 Dec. 2019 But their mix of perspiration and inspiration is now better than Mr Krugman feared. — The Economist, "The tigers’ future Where do the Asian tiger economies go from here?," 5 Dec. 2019 Putrid imagery drenched in blood and perspiration paint a statement of moral corrosion in a society still haunted by postwar ghosts. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Fatih Akin’s serial-killer saga ‘The Golden Glove’ pushes the limits of repulsion," 3 Oct. 2019 Bodies drenched in perspiration and wrecked by exhaustion speak louder than theoretical process. — Carlos Aguilar, chicagotribune.com, "‘Monos’ review: Heaven, Earth and war collide," 19 Sep. 2019 Drippy perspiration can foil even simple business transactions. — Morgan Mandriota, Health.com, "Hyperhidrosis Is a Disorder That Makes Me Sweat Constantly—and I've Finally Learned to Live With It," 21 Oct. 2019 This 100 percent natural wax creates a breathable barrier for your pets’ paws that allows perspiration to escape through pads, while providing relief for dry and cracked pads. — Nicole Forsyth, The Mercury News, "Dollars and Pets: Paw, nose and ear protection," 5 Sep. 2019 Mirium Helsinki In a scheme reminiscent of the pulp classic , a Finnish advertising agency is using perspiration from its employees as raw material for a new perfume. — Anne Quito, Quartz at Work, "A Finnish company is giving potential recruits perfume made from employees’ sweat," 23 Aug. 2019

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“Perspiration.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perspiration. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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More Definitions for perspiration

perspiration

noun

English Language Learners Definition of perspiration

somewhat formal

: the clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous

: the act or process of perspiring

See the full definition for perspiration in the English Language Learners Dictionary

perspiration

per·spi·ra·tion | \ ˌpər-spə-ˈrā-shən

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Kids Definition of perspiration

1 : the act or process of perspiring

2 : salty liquid given off from skin glands

perspiration

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Medical Definition of perspiration

1 : the act or process of perspiring

2 : a saline fluid that is secreted by the sweat glands, that consists chiefly of water containing sodium chloride and other salts, nitrogenous substances (as urea), carbon dioxide, and other solutes, and that serves both as a means of excretion and as a regulator of body temperature through the cooling effect of its evaporation

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