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per•spire



Pronunciation: (pur-spīur'), [key]
—v., -spired, -spir•ing.

—v.i.
to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, esp. when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.

—v.t.
to emit through pores; exude.

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