salivation

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

Traduzioni

salivationnoun
The smell of food caused an increase in salivation.
Запах еды вызвал увеличение слюноотделения.
Sinonimi
saliva production
salivationadjective
UK
/ˌsæl.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌsæl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
Attributive use in noun phrases such as "salivation reflex"; non-gradable.

Definizioni

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.