noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Perspiration; sweat (fluid). uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid wordnet
3. 3
   The process of perspiring. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

hidrosissweatingdiaphoresishidrosisperspirationperspiration

Etymology

From Latin sūdātiō, from Latin sūdō (“I sweat”).

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