ptyalize

/ˈtɪælaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to produce or secrete saliva

“The snake ptyalized a small amount of venom before biting its prey.”

2. verb

to flow or secrete saliva

“The snake’s fangs ptyalized a stream of venom down its prey’s neck.”

Synonyms

  • salivate
  • slobber

Antonyms

  • dehydrate