noun🔗ShareSalivaA clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches."The dog's mouth watered, and a drop of saliva fell to the floor as he watched me eat my sandwich. "La boca del perro se hizo agua, y una gota de saliva cayó al suelo mientras me veía comer mi sándwich.physiologybodysubstancebiochemistryanatomymedicineorganbiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
