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ptyalize Meaning & Definition

What Does Ptyalize Mean?

As a verb, ptyalize means To spit. It is also used to mean To salivate.

Ptyalize at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Synonymsspue, spit and spew
Verb formsptyalizes, ptyalizing, ptyalized

Ptyalize Definition (Verb)

  1. To spit.
  2. To salivate.

Synonyms of Ptyalize

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Word Forms & Grammar

ptyalize (third-person singular simple present ptyalizes, present participle ptyalizing, simple past and past participle ptyalized)

Words That Rhyme With Ptyalize

Origin of Ptyalize

From Ancient Greek πτυαλίζω (ptualízō, “salivate”).

Quick Answers About Ptyalize

What part of speech is ptyalize?

Ptyalize is a verb.

What is another word for ptyalize?

Close synonyms of ptyalize are spue, spit and spew. See the full list of ptyalize synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of ptyalize?

The past tense of ptyalize is ptyalized. The present participle is ptyalizing.

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