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saliva in Tagalog

lura

/səˈlaɪvə/

saliva in Tagalog: lura, laway. 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.

Tagalog words for saliva

liquid secreted into the mouth
lura, laway

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 Tagalog

What is the meaning of saliva in Tagalog?
Saliva in Tagalog is lura, laway.
Ano ang saliva sa Tagalog?
Saliva: lura, laway.
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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