salivation

[sal-uh-vey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of salivating.

2. an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.

3. mercurial poisoning.

Other Word Forms

• hypersalivation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of salivation¹

1590–1600; < Latin salīvātiōn- (stem of salīvātiō ), equivalent to salīvāt ( us ) ( salivate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

No celebration for a successful season, and no salivation for a top-tier prospect.

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These people might also be more likely to experience physiological reactions to food cues including changes in heart rate and increased salivation.

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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.

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Once the virus reaches the brain, it can cause convulsions, fear of water, excessive salivation and other symptoms.

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In some cases anxious dogs may tremble, whine or pace around, as well as excessive salivation, self-mutilation, repetitive behaviour and vomiting.

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