noun🔗Share침A 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. "개가 입에 침을 흘렸고, 내가 샌드위치를 먹는 것을 보면서 침 한 방울이 바닥에 떨어졌다.physiologybodysubstancebiochemistryanatomymedicineorganbiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
