sweating

nounverbadjectivecommon in dialogue

//ˈswɛtɪŋ//

The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.

noun

1
The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.
In its favour may be urged, I. That in healthy persons, in every case of increased action of the heart and arteries, a sweating takes place, and is, seemingly, the means of preventing the bad effects of such increased action.
In this early stage there is generally a tendency to constipation of the bowels, and in the intervals between the sweatings the urine remains clear, though not abundant. In the second degree, the emaciation is more noticeable.
Her jet-black hair would be heavily braided, and her face chalky-white from its coating of powder (she suffered from constant sweatings and seborrhoea).
2
Mucilage, especially of cocoa.
3
figurativeThe gentle heating of vegetables in oil or butter.

Etymology

From Middle English sweting, swetynge, equivalent to sweat + -ing (gerund ending).

verb

1
Also a form of sweatpresent participle and gerund of sweat

adjective

1
Giving off sweat.
A sweating man stepped out of the sauna, wrapping himself in a towel.

Forms

plural: sweatings
comparative: more sweating
superlative: most sweating

sweat · Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually…Sweat · A surname.sweater · A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by…

sweating · The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.

sweats · A full sweatsuit; typically refers to casual, comfortable…sweatshirt · A loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic…sweaty · Covered in sweat.

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