: a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (such as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches
our mouths filled with saliva when we smelled the delicious dinner
Recent Examples on the WebAll dogs make these proteins, and all dogs have skin and saliva. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 The rapid breathing motion causes the throat to produce saliva, and the evaporation cools. Stella Marie Hombach, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2022 Its molecules, called mucins, are in liquids ranging from the slippery saliva that eases the passage of food down the throat and through the digestive system, to a medium of transportation for slugs. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 The treatment for his throat cancer cost him his saliva glands and ultimately disintegrated his teeth. Mark Thiessen, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 With Sjogren's syndrome, which is classified as an autoimmune disorder, the body attacks the glands that make tears and saliva, but can also damage other parts of the body, including the joints, thyroid, kidneys, liver, and more. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 How colleges are reopening for the spring semester Chicago Public Schools did not sign up for the state's COVID-19 testing program for students, known as SHIELD, which offered schools rapid antigen testing along with weekly saliva testing. Erin Richards, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2022 One new site, which uses saliva testing, opened Monday on the New Haven Green; the other six sites will likely be launched over the next week, according to Department of Public Health commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani. Eliza Fawcett, courant.com, 20 Dec. 2021 Students must also have a second round of saliva testing on Thursday. Tatyana Turner, chicagotribune.com, 7 Dec. 2021 See More