saliva
US /səˈlaɪ.və/
UK /səˈlaɪ.və/
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salive
a watery fluid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
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The thought of food made his mouth water with saliva.
La pensée de la nourriture fit saliver sa bouche avec de la salive.
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Chewing gum increases saliva production.
Mâcher du chewing-gum augmente la production de salive.