perspiratory

perspiratory [per-spahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, pur-sper-uh-] ExamplesWord Origin adjective

1. of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.

Origin of perspiratory First recorded in 1715–25; perspirat(ion) + -ory1 Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for perspiratory Historical Examples of perspiratory

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

The Helpers

Francis Lynde

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

British Dictionary definitions for perspiratory perspiratory adjective

1. of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration

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