saliva – English–Русский translations

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saliva noun

  /səˈlaɪvə/
  • (physiology) A 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.
 слюна́, слю́нка
saliva ejector
слюноотсос
wet with saliva
мусолить
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