insalivation

noun

in·​sal·​i·​va·​tion in-ˌsal-ə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce insalivation (audio)
: the mixing of food with saliva by mastication
insalivate transitive verb
insalivated; insalivating

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“Insalivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/insalivation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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