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 perspiration perspiration /ˌpɝːspɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands  ( sudor , perspiration , sweat )
    salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
      Sweat poured off his brow
    sweat poured off his brow
  2. The process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid  ( diaphoresis , hidrosis , perspiration , sudation , sweating )
    the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
      Perspiration is a homeostatic process
    perspiration is a homeostatic process


 soupfin soupfin /ˈsuːpfɪn/

noun

  1. Pacific shark valued for its fins (used by Chinese in soup) and liver (rich in vitamin A)  ( Galeorhinus zyopterus , soup-fin , soupfin , soupfin shark )
    Pacific shark valued for its fins (used by Chinese in soup) and liver (rich in vitamin A)


 internment internment /ˌɪnˈtɝːnmənt/

noun

  1. (law) placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law  ( impounding , impoundment , internment , poundage )
    (law) placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
  2. The act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)  ( imprisonment , internment )
    the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
  3. Confinement during wartime  ( internment )
    confinement during wartime


 brickfield brickfield /ˈbrɪkfiːld/

noun

  1. A place where bricks are made and sold  ( brickfield , brickyard )
    a place where bricks are made and sold


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