spittle

• Líquido claro secretado en la boca por las glándulas salivales y mucosas, que humedece la cavidad oral y comienza la digestión de los almidones. También se refiere a la saliva expulsada con fuerza o escupida.

A noun referring to the clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary and mucous glands, which moistens the mouth and begins the digestion of starches.

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1. B2formal

   A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands; it moistens the mouth and begins the digestion of starches.

   Saliva

   • The baby drooled a bit of spittle onto his bib.
   • He wiped the spittle from the corner of his mouth.
   • Spittle helps in breaking down food during chewing.

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