noun
- the watery liquid produced in the mouth that helps with digestion and keeps the mouth moist
Examples
- The dentist asked her to rinse away the excess saliva.
- Dogs often drool saliva when they see food.
- Saliva contains enzymes that begin breaking down food.
- The dry medication made his mouth produce less saliva.
- She wiped the baby’s saliva from his chin.
- Saliva helps protect teeth from harmful bacteria.