单词 | saliva |
释义 | Word Frequency saliva(səˈlaɪvə) noun the secretion of salivary glands, consisting of a clear usually slightly acid aqueous fluid of variable composition. It moistens the oral cavity, prepares food for swallowing, and initiates the process of digestion ▶ Related adjective: sialoidDerived forms salivary (səˈlaɪvərɪ, ˈsælɪvərɪ) or salival (səˈlaɪvəl) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin, of obscure origin |
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