perspiratory
[ per-spahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, pur-sper-uh- ]
/ pərˈspaɪ rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈpɜr spər ə- /
adjective
of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.
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Origin of perspiratory
First recorded in 1715–25; perspirat(ion) + -ory1
Words nearby perspiratory
perspicacious, perspicacity, perspicuity, perspicuous, perspiration, perspiratory, perspire, Persson, per stirpes, persuade, persuader
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Example sentences from the Web for perspiratory
The opening of the perspiratory tube on the surface of the cuticle, namely, “the pores,” is also deserving of attention.
The mere suggestion was perspiratory, and the traveling man mopped his face.
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British Dictionary definitions for perspiratory
perspiratory
/ (pəˈspaɪərətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration
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