spittle

• Substance liquide produite dans la bouche par les glandes salivaires et muqueuses, qui humidifie la cavité buccale et commence la digestion des amidons. Le mot peut aussi désigner la salive projetée hors de la bouche par crachat ou en parlant.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   salive

   • 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.

   Synonymesdroolsalivaslaverslobberspit