Assertion: saliva | /r/CapableOf | act as barrier
Facets:
value: against irritants
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: for the tissues
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in the mouth
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Saliva also acts as a barrier and lubricant for the tissues in the mouth.
text: As a seromucous coating, saliva lubricates and protects oral tissues, acting as a barrier against irritants.