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Saliva

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Saliva

/səˈlaɪvə/

Tone: "Saliva" is tonally neutral and works across formal and informal registers. Pairing it with its antonym "dehydration" can sharpen contrast and clarify an argument.

Usage: "Saliva" functions as both a noun and a verb, so context is key — make sure the surrounding sentence makes the intended meaning clear. Its core sense is: 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.

Antonyms for "saliva" (2 found)

Noun(2 words)

dehydrationdry mouth

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