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saliva artinya

air ludah

/səˈlaɪvə/

saliva in Indonesian: air ludah, air liur, ludah, liur. In English, saliva means 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.

Indonesian words for saliva

liquid secreted into the mouth
air ludah, air liur, ludah, liur

English meaning of saliva

  1. noun 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.
  2. verb To salivate.

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Questions about saliva in Indonesian

What is the meaning of saliva in Indonesian?
Saliva in Indonesian is air ludah, air liur, ludah, liur.
Apa arti saliva?
Saliva: air ludah, air liur, ludah, liur.
What does saliva mean in English?
Saliva means 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.

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