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de·sal·i·vate
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əˌveɪt
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verb (used with object),
de·sal·i·vat·ed,
de·sal·i·vat·ing.
to arrest the flow of
saliva
in (a human or other animal).
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Origin:
1970–75;
de-
+
saliv(a)
+
-ate
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to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
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to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
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to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
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