sweat

sweat, the moisture excreted in visible quantities through the openings of the sweat glands. See perspiration.

Citation Information
Article Title: sweat
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 20 November 2017
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/science/sweat
Access Date: November 21, 2024