saliva

IPA: sʌɫˈaɪvʌ

(physiology) 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.

Examples of "saliva" in Sentences

And if he breathes on you, the Komodo dragon saliva is deadly.
Normally, saliva is part of the natural re-enamelling of the teeth.
The tabloid Expressen says hairs and saliva from a moose — aka a European elk — were found on the victim's clothes.
Luckily I'm only exposed to the photos on the web as Nag saliva is a toxic substance and would destroy the whole lot.
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, people frequently sent postcards containing hidden messages written in saliva and even urine.
Use of the excipient could allow the creation of tablets that are hard and resistant to damage during handling, yet still disintegrate quickly in saliva after dosing.
The procedure bathes the eye in saliva, which is mostly water but also contains a mild thickening protein called muscin, which could help the eye retain moisture better.