perspiratory

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

adjective

1. of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.

perspiratory

/ -trɪ; pəˈspaɪərətərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration

Word History and Origins

Origin of perspiratory¹

First recorded in 1715–25; perspirat(ion) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

The opening of the perspiratory tube on the surface of the cuticle, namely, “the pores,” is also deserving of attention.

From Project Gutenberg

The mere suggestion was perspiratory, and the traveling man mopped his face.

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