perspirable

adjective

per·​spir·​able

pə(r)ˈspīrəbəl

1

: capable of perspiring or being perspired

2

obsolete : permitting circulation of air or wind : drafty, breezy, airy

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from perspirer to perspire + -able

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