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salivation

UK
/ˌsæl.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsæl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Translations

salivationnoun
The aroma of the freshly baked bread caused immediate salivation.
L’arôme du pain fraîchement cuit a provoqué une salivation immédiate.
Additional translations
hypersalivationMédecine ; pour une production excessive de salive.
Synonyms
spit
drooling
saliva production
sialorrhea
salivationadjective
UK
/ˌsæl.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsæl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
Attributive use in noun phrases such as "salivation reflex"; non-gradable.
The salivation reflex is an automatic response to the sight or smell of food.
Le réflexe salivaire est une réponse automatique à la vue ou à l’odeur de la nourriture.

Definitions

salivationnoun
The process of producing saliva, especially in response to food or the anticipation of food.
The aroma of the freshly baked bread caused immediate salivation.
An excessive flow of saliva.
The dentist noted the patient's salivation during the examination.
salivationadjective
Relating to or associated with the production of saliva.
The salivation reflex is an automatic response to the sight or smell of food.
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