saliva in Finnish
saliva in Finnish is sylki — saliva means the watery fluid produced in the mouth that keeps it moist, helps you chew and swallow, and starts breaking down food.
saliva in Finnish
sylki
(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
What does "saliva" mean?
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noun The watery fluid produced in the mouth that keeps it moist, helps you chew and swallow, and starts breaking down food.
"The dentist asked her not to swallow so he could check her saliva flow."
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saliva in a sentence
- The dentist asked her not to swallow so he could check her saliva flow.
- The smell of fresh bread made his mouth fill with saliva.
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What is "saliva" in Finnish?
"saliva" in Finnish is sylki. saliva means: The watery fluid produced in the mouth that keeps it moist, helps you chew and swallow, and starts breaking down food.
How do you use "saliva" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist asked her not to swallow so he could check her saliva flow." In Finnish, "saliva" is sylki.
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