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perspiratory

UK/pə'spaɪərətərɪ/US/pәs'paiәrәtәri/

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or producing sweat.

与出汗有关的;排汗的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
per-before
+
spirbreathe, spirit
+
-atorysuffix
=perspiratory

per- (through) + spir (breathe) + -atory (relating to) = 'relating to sweating' — e.g. perspiratory glands. Rare, technical.

Root spir still carries 34 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The perspiratory glands help regulate body temperature.

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