perspiration
noun
a salty, watery fluid secreted by the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
perspirations
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pluralof perspiration.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On inquiry, it was found that, for some weeks, he had been expectorating blood—he had nocturnal perspirations, hectic flushes, and almost incessant cough.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 by Various
In spite, however, of the profuse perspirations from which he suffered, Ben Zoof, constant to his principles, expressed no surprise at the unwonted heat.
From Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space by Jules Verne
These produce the most violent and continued perspirations, requiring the most strengthening things, namely, jellies, wines, soups, etc., etc., as they say it is a complete battle between the disease and the constitution.
From The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J. 1834-1851 Edited by Extracts from the Diary of the Latter by Duke of Wellington
The perspirations which accompany this disease are most profuse, like those of advanced phthisis.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The appetite is in abeyance, the animal quickly becomes what is termed 'tucked-up,' or greyhound-like, in the body, and patchy perspirations break out about him.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
