saliva

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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 English
salivaother
=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.

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