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.

Nearby words

Origin of perspiratory

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

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Examples 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.
A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition)|Calvin Cutter
The mere suggestion was perspiratory, and the traveling man mopped his face.
The Helpers|Francis Lynde

British Dictionary definitions for perspiratory

perspiratory

/ (pəˈspaɪərətərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective

of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration

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