salivation
Americannoun
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the act or process of salivating.
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an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
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mercurial poisoning.
Other Word Forms
- hypersalivation noun
Etymology
Origin of salivation
1590–1600; < Latin salīvātiōn- (stem of salīvātiō ), equivalent to salīvāt ( us ) ( salivate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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No celebration for a successful season, and no salivation for a top-tier prospect.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
These people might also be more likely to experience physiological reactions to food cues including changes in heart rate and increased salivation.
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2024
Those effects included slower heart rate and respiration, “pronounced tongue play, increased yawning, salivation, nasal secretion formation,” and reddening of a portion of the eyes, the report states.
From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022
Common symptoms are increased salivation, balance disorders, vomiting, diarrhea and even unconsciousness.
From Scientific American • Sep. 15, 2022
Others chewed gum to trigger salivation; Tommy Luther could spit off as much as half a pound in a few hours.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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