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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

salivation

/ˌsælɪˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does salivation mean?

noun

The act of producing saliva, or a feeling of excessive saliva in the mouth. The act of salivating, often in anticipation of food.

Example

"The smell of freshly baked cookies triggered a strong salivation in the young girl."

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