The water activity of chewing gum ranges from 0.40-0.65. The moisture content of chewing gum ranges from 3-6%. In fact, chewing gum retains its quality for so long that, in most countries, it is not required by law to be labeled with an expiration date.
Meaning: (language) communication by word of mouth. Classified under: Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents. Synonyms: oral communication; speech communication; spoken communication; spoken language; voice communication; language; speech.
Dictionary entry overview: What does oral mean? â¢ ORAL (noun) The noun ORAL has 1 sense: 1. an examination conducted by word of mouth Familiarity information: ORAL used as a noun is very rare. â¢ ORAL (adjective) The adjective ORAL has 4 senses: 1. using speech rather than writing 2. of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth