perspiration

 
Pronunciation: /pəːspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of sweating: exercise causes perspiration and a speeded-up heartbeat
  • sweat: perspiration ran down his forehead

Derivatives

perspiratory

Pronunciation: /-ˈspɪrət(ə)ri/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, from perspirer (see perspire)