perspiratory

American  

[per-spahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, pur-sper-uh-] / pərˈspaɪ rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈpɜr spər ə- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.

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perspiratory British  

/ -trɪ, pəˈspaɪərətərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration

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Etymology

Origin of perspiratory

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

Example Sentences

But the City Beautiful might have another claim to fame that’s more perspiratory than aspirational.

From Seattle Times

By the turn of the century, the sweater, though still considered sportsman’s garb, had lost its perspiratory function and become a more standard jacket substitute.

From Slate

It seems probable that, in these cases, the perspiratory vessels gradually lose their power, and that, at length, a total and permanent suppression of that necessary discharge takes place; hence arise inflammatory fever, consumption, decayed liver, rot, mesenteric obstructions, and various other complaints.

From Project Gutenberg

An equable temperature of the body it is therefore evident is alone compatible with perfect health, but if it were not for the perspiratory system, when any extra strain is put upon the body, as by hard work, or hard exercise, heat would accumulate in the system, and the temperature of the body would be raised, to our discomfort, detriment, and danger.

From Project Gutenberg

"It's perspiratory and sweltering," said AccuWeather.com meteorologist Elliot Abrams.

From Reuters