Perspiration (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; "sweat poured off his brow".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Sudor
• Sweat

Related Words

• Perspire (verb)

Meaning ²

The process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; "perspiration is a homeostatic process".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Hidrosis
• Diaphoresis
• Sweating
• Sudation

Hypernyms

• Bodily Function
• Activity
• Body Process

Hyponyms

• Polyhidrosis
• Hyperidrosis

Related Words

• Perspire (verb)