salive — meaning in English
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English meaning
- saliva noun The watery fluid produced in the mouth that keeps it moist, helps you chew and swallow, and starts breaking down food.
Senses
salive is used for these senses in English:
- saliva (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.
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