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mastication

mas·ti·ca·tion

UK/mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

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Origin

From Late Latin masticātiō, equivalent to masticate + -ion.

Phrases

  • muscle of mastication

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