Zoeken
to masticate
01
kauwen, malen
to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth
Transitive: to masticate food
02
kauwen, malen
to crush, grind, or knead something until it becomes a soft, pulpy mass
Transitive: to masticate sth
masticate
v
mastication
n
mastication
n
Voorbeeld
The cows peacefully masticated their cud in the meadow.
He hurriedly masticated his sandwich during the short lunch break.
The baby is learning to masticate solid foods with his new teeth.
It's important to thoroughly masticate your food for better digestion.
The chef recommended taking small bites and slowly masticating the steak for the best flavor.
