(n) the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid, Syn. diaphoresis, hidrosis, sudation, sweating, Example:perspiration is a homeostatic process
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to carry through, to throw off by perspiration; dia` through + &unr_; to carry. ] (Med.) Perspiration, or an increase of perspiration.