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First, the perspirable matter is secreted in as great quantity during the hot fit of fever, as towards the end of it, when the sweat is seen upon the skin.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

Whence greater heat, a greater secretion of perspirable matter, and of mucus; and a greater absorption of them both, and of aerial moisture.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

The remote cause of the former arises from the dissipation of the aqueous parts of our fluids by the increased secretion of perspirable matter, or other evacuations.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

Whence the secretion of perspirable matter is not decreased, but its appearance on the skin is prevented by its more facile absorption.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

Fresh air and ventilation are the important dream-persuaders, and bad dreams and restlessness in bed are caused by excess of perspirable matter which is not allowed to get away from the skin.

From The True Benjamin Franklin by Fisher, Sydney George