mastication
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The process of chewing.
- (countable, uncountable) The process of crushing as though chewed.
Synonyms
Translations
masticación
masticazione
Kauen
mastigação
μάσηση
masticació
مضغ
kauwen
plastificationPronounced as (IPA)
/mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/
Etymology
From Late Latin masticātiō, equivalent to masticate + -ion.
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