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saliva in Russian

saliva in Russian is слюна́, слю́нка — 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 Russian

слюна́
noun
Pronounced: slyuna
(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.
слю́нка
noun
Pronounced: slyunka
(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?

  1. 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 Russian?

"saliva" in Russian is слюна́, слю́нка. 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 pronounce слюна́?

"saliva" in Russian is слюна́, pronounced "slyuna".

How do you use "saliva" in a sentence?

Example: "The dentist asked her not to swallow so he could check her saliva flow." In Russian, "saliva" is слюна́, слю́нка.

Are there other ways to say "saliva" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "saliva": слюна́, слю́нка.

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