perspiration

Meanings

• noun

  The process of producing and secreting sweat through the sweat glands.

  - "During exercise, the body undergoes perspiration to cool down."
  - "Perspiration is essential for maintaining body temperature."

• noun

  A visible sign of this process, such as drops of sweat on the skin.

  - "The athlete's face was covered in perspiration during the marathon."
  - "The room was filled with the smell of perspiration from the crowded gym."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

diaphoresis , hidrosis , sweat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perspiration
irritation , station , nation

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Variants

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perspiration , perspirations

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'perspirare,' meaning 'to sweat.'

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Trivia

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1. Perspiration consists of water, electrolytes, and waste products.

2. The average person produces about 2-4 liters of sweat per day.

3. Perspiration helps regulate body temperature, but excessive sweating can be a sign of certain medical conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sweat: The liquid produced during perspiration.

2. Sweat glands: The glands responsible for producing sweat.

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Culture

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Perspiration is a natural bodily function that has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as the Greek myth of Hercules and the Nemean Lion, where Hercules' perspiration was said to have poisoned the lion's paws.

How to Memorize "perspiration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine sweat droplets forming on the surface of your skin during physical activity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate perspiration with the feeling of being active or working out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Perspiration keeps us cooler than a cucumber in a sack.'

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