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saliva

/səˈlaɪ.və/

Translations

salivanoun

salivas

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

Le dentiste a expliqué que la salive aide à décomposer les particules alimentaires dans la bouche.

Synonyms

salivary fluid

oral secretion

salivaadjective

/səˈlaɪ.və/

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

Saliva samples were collected for DNA analysis.

Des échantillons salivaires ont été prélevés pour une analyse ADN.

salivanoun

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.

salivaadjective

Relating to, derived from, or produced by saliva.

Saliva samples were collected for DNA analysis.