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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.
The cows peacefully masticated their cud in the meadow.
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.
He masticated the vegetables into a smooth paste for the soup.
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