saliva

Meanings

• noun

  A natural fluid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. It helps in digestion by moistening food and contains enzymes.

  - "The saliva in your mouth helps to begin the process of digestion."
  - "Swallowing is the act of moving saliva from the mouth to the esophagus."

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Synonyms

spit , spittle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with saliva
jiva , hiva , iva , niva , riva

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Variants

List of all variants of saliva that leads to same result
saliva , salivas

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sælif, from sealt, salt; akin to Old Norse sálfr, from sal, salt.

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Trivia

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1. Saliva contains about 99% water and 1% other substances.

2. The average person produces about 1-2 pints of saliva every day.

3. Saliva plays an important role in oral health by protecting the teeth from decay.

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Related Concepts

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1. Digestive system: The organs and glands that help in the process of breaking down food for absorption.

2. Salivary glands: The glands that produce saliva.

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Culture

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Saliva has been used in various cultural practices and symbolism. In Hinduism, it is used as part of religious rituals, and in some African cultures, it is used as a sign of loyalty and friendship.

How to Memorize "saliva"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pool of clear liquid in your mouth, produced by the salivary glands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'saliva' with the taste of food in your mouth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Lives In A Valley' to remember the word 'saliva'.

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