salivation
the act or process of salivating.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
mercurial poisoning.
Origin of salivation
1Other words from salivation
- hy·per·sal·i·va·tion, noun
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How to use salivation in a sentence
Then . . . with the political class at the point of salivation . . . nothing happened.
This brings on salivation, and in many cases the symptoms begin to abate in severity as soon as that commences.
It is employed in aphth of the mouth, excessive salivation, &c.
Mercurial ointment applied by friction to the skin will produce salivation.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandOr the Bichloride may be administered in minute doses, and may prove efficacious without producing salivation.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William Headland
Mercurial ointment, if rubbed into the skin, becomes in part absorbed, and may thus produce salivation.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William Headland
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