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sweat

/swɛt/
noun
  1. Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

    Similar: perspiration

  2. The state of one who sweats; diaphoresis.

    "Just thinking about the interview tomorrow puts me into a nervous sweat."

  3. (especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).

Synonymsperspiration, sudor

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