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verb (used without object)
1.
to produce saliva.
verb (used with object)
2.
to produce an excessive secretion of saliva in, as by mercurial poisoning.
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Salivate
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salivate sal·i·vate (sāl'ə-vāt')
v. sal·i·vat·ed, sal·i·vat·ing, sal·i·vates
To secrete or produce saliva.
To produce excessive salivation in.
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