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saliva

/səˈlaɪ.və/

salivasubstantiv

salivas

Pl.

Übersetzungen

Saliva helps in the digestion of food.

Слюна помогает в переваривании пищи.

Definitionen

A watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.

The dentist explained that saliva helps to break down food particles in the mouth.

Synonyme

salivary fluid

oral secretion

salivaadjektiv

/səˈlaɪ.və/

Used attributively in phrases like "saliva test"; not normally gradable.

Definitionen

Relating to, derived from, or produced by saliva.

Saliva samples were collected for DNA analysis.