saliva

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Synonyms: salina, saiva, salva, sativa, salida, saliba, sliva, salima

Antonyms: salina, saiva, salva, sativa, salida, saliba, sliva, salima

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q155925}}{{lb|en|physiology}} A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the [[salivary gland]]s and [[mucous gland]]s, consisting of water, [[mucin]], [[protein]], and [[enzyme]]s. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of [[starch]]es.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|nonstandard}} to [[salivate]]

Proper noun

1. {{alt form|en|Saliba||language}}.

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