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The phrase "Sweating like a Pig" means sweating profusely. This sounds illogical, as pigs (the animal) have ineffective sweat glands, but the term is derived from the iron smelting process. After pouring into runners in sand, it is allowed to cool and is seen as resembling a sow and piglets, hence "pig iron". As the pigs cool, the surrounding air reaches its dew point, and beads of moisture form on the surface of the pigs. "Sweating like a pig" indicates that the pig has cooled enough to be moved in safety. it just means that when a pig is hot it rolls in mud.
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∙ 14y agoThey have no sweat glands and therefore cannot sweat. Why this is so is not entirely clear. It is probably a trait that was slowly filtered out genetically over time to reduce the threat of dehydration. It is easier to find some nice wet cool mud than it is to try and draw water from it.
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∙ 11y agopigs sweat a lot because they have a lot of fat
That is completely incorrect. Pigs do not sweat like humans, or pant, like a dog. They have small glands in their legs. This is why they love mud. Mud, esp. wet mud, is cool in temperature, and feels great on a warm piggy body. It also works as a sunscreen. Pet micro pigs also enjoy a mud bath, but are just as happy to take a dip in their clean, cool 'kiddie' pool.
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∙ 11y agobecause they were made that way
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Why is Sweating like a pig not an accurate phrase?
Pigs do not sweat. They dont have functional sweat glands.
what does your such a pig mean?
means that you as dirty as a pig and that you act like a pig
Is sweating like a pig a metaphor or a similie?
It means sweating a lot.Answer:The expression is meant to imply that pigs sweat a lot, but do they? This is an example of a "factoid" a statement that appears to reveal a truth but does not really possess true facts. Pigs do sweat, but not as much or as well as we humans do. Pigs, because of their thick skin, have fewer sweat glands. As a consequence they like to wallow in damp areas to keep cool. Therefor "sweating like a pig" should mean "doesn't sweat at all well"
Does a goose sweat?
about 45 to 63
Why do people say they sweat like a dog when dog's don't sweat?
Sweating like a Pig" to denote sweating profusely. This sounds illogical, as pigs have ineffective sweat glands, but the term is allegedly derived from the iron smelting process. After pouring into runners in sand, it is allowed to cool and is seen as resembling a sow and piglets, hence "pig iron". As the pigs cool, the surrounding air reaches its dew point, and beads of moisture form on the surface of the pigs. "Sweating like a pig" indicates that the pig has cooled enough to be moved in safety.
What is the epidermis of a fetal pig like?
The epidermis of a fetal pig contains sweat glands, oils and dead skin. The epidermis does not retain water also and so the skin appears dry.
How do you put perspiring in a sentence?
When you perspire, your sweat glands secrete sweat to cool your body.
What does prespire mean?
do you mean perspire? that means sweat do you mean respire? that is like breathing but what your cells do
What does don't sweat my swag mean?
Well I mean if you get sweaty it kinda ruins all the swag. Like swag is just being awesome and sweat is not awesome.
What does it mean when someone is pig?
It means they act like a pig (sloppy messes, eating fast etc)
Is there a spot on a guinea pig butt that is a sweat gland?
yes, its called its hipspot.
Why does your ginea pig keep running in and out of his igloo?
To keep his cool. They do not sweat you see !!
