English Explanatory Dictionary

mastication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of chewing.
  2. The process of crushing as though chewed.

Pronunciation

/mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mastication.wav

Word forms

mastication mastications

Etymology

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

Related words

masticate masticatory

Derived words

demastication muscle of mastication premastication remastication
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