"perspirability" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From perspire + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|perspire|ability}} perspire + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} perspirability (uncountable)
  1. The quality or state of being perspirable. Tags: uncountable
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