sweating

/ˈswɛɾɪŋ/
/ˈswɛtɪŋ/
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Other forms: sweatings

Definitions of sweating
  1. noun
    the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
    synonyms: diaphoresis, hidrosis, perspiration, sudation
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    types:
    hyperhidrosis, hyperidrosis, polyhidrosis
    excessive and profuse perspiration
    type of:
    activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
    an organic process that takes place in the body
Pronunciation
US
/ˈswɛɾɪŋ/
UK
/ˈswɛtɪŋ/
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