perspiration (n.)

  1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; sweat poured off his brow

    [ Syn: sweat , sudor ]

  2. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; perspiration is a homeostatic process

    [ Syn: sweating , diaphoresis , sudation , hidrosis ]

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