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to masticate
01
to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth
Transitive: to masticate food
Examples
It 's important to thoroughly masticate your food for better digestion.
02
to crush, grind, or knead something until it becomes a soft, pulpy mass
Transitive: to masticate sth
Examples
The chef masticated the garlic to release its flavor before adding it to the dish.
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