perspiration — the process of sweating or the moisture produced by sweating
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of sweating or the moisture produced by sweating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The detective noticed perspiration on the suspect's forehead despite the cool weather.
- My phone died from perspiration damage after I forgot to take it out during my sauna session.
- The athlete's perspiration evaporated quickly in the dry desert air.
perspiration
NOUN[/ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/]
the process of sweating or the moisture produced by sweating
After running the marathon, his face was drenched in perspiration under the summer sun.
Through perspiration comes inspiration and aspiration!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Perspiration derives from Latin perspirare, a verb meaning 'to breathe through' or 'to sweat.' It combines per- (through) and spirare (to breathe), originally referring to the process of moisture passing through the skin.
Breakdown
per- (through) + spirare (breathe) + -tion (action or process), literally 'breathing through' the skin.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective noticed perspiration on the suspect's forehead despite the cool weather.”
“My phone died from perspiration damage after I forgot to take it out during my sauna session.”
“The athlete's perspiration evaporated quickly in the dry desert air.”
“She blamed her nervousness on the heat, but everyone could see the perspiration was from stage fright.”
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