saliva
Example Sentences
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It’s that saliva that triggers an immune response in humans—and makes us itch long after the mosquito has gone.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
And there is at least one product on the market, PlasticTox by Arrow Lab Solutions, that makes at-home blood and saliva tests that estimate the number and size of microplastic particles you carry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Compared with the sugar-free gum, chewing Hubba Bubba significantly increased saliva acidity, producing a 1.4 point drop in pH.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
One possibility is that increasing the acidity of saliva could speed up this chemical reaction.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Ropes of saliva swung from the frantic cow’s mouth.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing saliva
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Nutrition and Digestion - Introductory
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