Word: salivators
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sa
li
va
tors
Definition: Plural of salivator. An agent which causes salivation.
Morphemes:
Affix: saliva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: salīva
Language: la
Decoded: saliva
Meaning: spittle
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: characterized by the specified thing
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.