perspiration (noun)
41undecylenic acid — noun Etymology: undecylene (C11H22) Date: 1879 a fatty acid C11H20O2 found in perspiration, obtained commercially from castor oil, and used especially in the treatment of fungal infections (as ringworm) of the skin …
42bromidrosis — noun Fetid or foul smelling perspiration. Also called osmidrosis …
43autonomic nervous system — noun In humans and other vertebrates, the part of the nervous system that regulates the involuntary activity of the heart, intestines and glands. These activities include digestion, respiration, perspiration, metabolism, and the modulation of… …
44Niagara — noun a) A river which flows from Lake Erie, over Niagara Falls into Lake Ontario; the geographical region of the United States and Canada in proximity to this river. Were gaining, said Mr. Hoopdriver, with a little Niagara of perspiration… …
45dress shield — noun A pad affixed temporarily to a dress or other garment, inside the armpit, to prevent the garments becoming wet or soiled from perspiration …
46antiperspirant — noun (countable or uncountable) a substance used to minimize sweating or perspiration and the associated odor, usually applied to the underarm area See Also: antitranspirant …
47sudor — noun The salty fluid excreted by the sweat glands. Syn: perspiration, sweat …
48wristband — noun a) the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist b) a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports Syn: wristlet, lanyard …
49antiperspirant — noun a substance applied to prevent or reduce perspiration …
50sweaty Betty — Noun. A jocular name and insult for a woman suffering excess perspiration and consequently from bad body odour. Derog …
