insalivate

transitive verb

in·​salivate
ə̇n+
: to mix (food) with saliva by mastication
insalivation
"+
noun

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + salivate

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“Insalivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insalivate. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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