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saliva meaning in Tamil

உமிழ்நீர் umiḻnīr

/səˈlaɪvə/

saliva in Tamil: உமிழ்நீர் (umiḻnīr), எச்சில் (eccil), எச்சை (eccai). 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.

Tamil words for saliva

liquid secreted into the mouth
உமிழ்நீர் umiḻnīr, எச்சில் eccil, எச்சை eccai

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of saliva in Tamil?
Saliva in Tamil is உமிழ்நீர் (umiḻnīr), எச்சில் (eccil), எச்சை (eccai).
saliva என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Saliva: உமிழ்நீர் (umiḻnīr), எச்சில் (eccil), எச்சை (eccai).
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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