Perspiration

usgb/ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/
noun

The process of sweating, or the liquid that your body produces when you are hot, ill, or nervous.

He wiped the perspiration from his forehead after exercising.
Visual representation of "perspiration" - The process of sweating, or the liquid that your body produces when you are hot, ill, or nervous

Often appears as...

  • wipe off perspiration
  • break into perspiration
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Physical Reaction

Understand 'perspiration' signifies a bodily function, but isn't used for all kinds of excretion.

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After running, her shirt was soaked with perspiration.
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Emotional Response

'Perspiration' can indicate stress or anxiety; it's not just from heat or illness.

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Before the speech, he felt nervous and perspiration appeared on his palms.
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Non-Literal Use

Sometimes used to describe any type of moisture, like condensation on a glass.

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There was a ring of perspiration around the cold soda bottle.
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