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Saliva vs Salivous - What's the difference?

saliva | salivous |

As a noun saliva

is (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.

As an adjective salivous is

of, like or resembling saliva; made up of saliva.

saliva

English

(wikipedia saliva)

Noun

  • (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.

    • Synonyms

    * spit * spittle

    Derived terms

    * salivary * salivate

    Related terms

    * salivation

    See also

    * drool * sputum

    Anagrams

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    salivous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, like or resembling saliva; made up of saliva.