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saliva meaning in Telugu

లాలాజలం lālājalaṁ

/səˈlaɪvə/

saliva in Telugu: లాలాజలం (lālājalaṁ). 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.

Telugu words for saliva

liquid secreted into the mouth
లాలాజలం lālājalaṁ

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 Telugu

What is the meaning of saliva in Telugu?
Saliva in Telugu is లాలాజలం (lālājalaṁ).
saliva అంటే తెలుగులో అర్థం ఏమిటి?
Saliva: లాలాజలం (lālājalaṁ).
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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