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to masticate
01
to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth
Transitive: to masticate food
02
to crush, grind, or knead something until it becomes a soft, pulpy mass
Transitive: to masticate sth
masticate
v
mastication
n
mastication
n
Example
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.
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