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perspiratory

[per-spahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, pur-sper-uh-]

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adjective

of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.

Origin of perspiratory

First recorded in 1715–25; perspirat(ion) + -ory¹

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Examples from the Web for perspiratory

Historical Examples of perspiratory

The mere suggestion was perspiratory, and the traveling man mopped his face.
The Helpers
Francis Lynde
The opening of the perspiratory tube on the surface of the cuticle, namely, “the pores,” is also deserving of attention.
A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition)
Calvin Cutter

British Dictionary definitions for perspiratory

perspiratory

adjective

of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration

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