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saliva

/səˈlaɪ.və/

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noun

/səˈlaɪ.və/B2formal
  • ruПрозрачная жидкость, выделяемая в ротовую полость слюнными и слизистыми железами, которая увлажняет рот и запускает переваривание крахмалов.

A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, which moistens the mouth and initiates the digestion of starches.

uncountable

  1. Bodily fluidB1formal

    A clear, watery liquid produced in the mouth that helps with chewing, swallowing, and beginning the digestion of starches.

    ruСлюна

    • Saliva helps break down food before it reaches the stomach.
    • The dentist examined the patient's saliva for signs of infection.
    • Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva.

    Synonymsdroolslaverslobberspitspittle

Forms
  • salivas plural form
  • salivas' possessive plural form
  • saliva's possessive singular form
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