
Perspiration
Physical Reaction
Understand 'perspiration' signifies a bodily function, but isn't used for all kinds of excretion.
After running, her shirt was soaked with perspiration.
Emotional Response
'Perspiration' can indicate stress or anxiety; it's not just from heat or illness.
Before the speech, he felt nervous and perspiration appeared on his palms.
Non-Literal Use
Sometimes used to describe any type of moisture, like condensation on a glass.
There was a ring of perspiration around the cold soda bottle. Compare with
CondensationDampHumidityMoisturePerspireSweat
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