saliva
UK/sә'laivә/US
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Definitions
n.
The watery liquid produced in the mouth that moistens food and begins digestion.
唾液，口水
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsalivaother
=saliva
Common Collocations
- 1.saliva test唾液检测
- 2.produce saliva分泌唾液
- 3.saliva sample唾液样本
- 4.flow of saliva唾液分泌
Example Sentences
- 1.
Saliva contains enzymes that begin breaking down carbohydrates during chewing.
- 2.
The smell of fresh bread caused his mouth to fill with saliva.
- 3.
A saliva test can now be used to detect certain genetic conditions.