salivation
[sal-uh-vey-shuh n]
noun
the act or process of salivating.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
mercurial poisoning.
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Origin of salivation
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Examples from the Web for salivation
Contemporary Examples of salivation
Then . . . with the political class at the point of salivation . . . nothing happened.
Historical Examples of salivation
Salivation is present, the gums are sore, at times lacerated.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
Salivation is insufficient, the patellar reflex intermittent.
UlyssesJames Joyce
Sucking chlorate of potash has been recommended to check the salivation.
Memoranda on PoisonsThomas Hawkes Tanner
Salivation is set up by the inflammation of the mouth and pharynx.
Special Report on Diseases of CattleU.S. Department of Agriculture
It excites no salivation, and leaves behind it no unpleasant, stale odor.
The Lands of the SaracenBayard Taylor
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
salivation
[săl′ə-vā′shən]
n.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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