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saliva แปลว่า

น้ำลาย náam-laai

/səˈlaɪvə/

saliva in Thai: น้ำลาย (náam-laai). 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.

Thai words for saliva

liquid secreted into the mouth
น้ำลาย náam-laai

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 Thai

What is the meaning of saliva in Thai?
Saliva in Thai is น้ำลาย (náam-laai).
saliva แปลว่าอะไร
Saliva: น้ำลาย (náam-laai).
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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