Mastication
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mastication is a noun meaning (physiology) The process of chewing.
Meaning
(physiology) The process of chewing.
More Meanings
- The process of crushing as though chewed.
Example Sentences
“It is no more blasphemous than that thing which is swiping our meat,” I replied, for whatever the thing was, it had leaped upon our deer and was devouring it in great mouthfuls which it swallowed without mastication. The creature appeared to be a great lizard at least ten feet high, with a huge, powerful tail as long as its torso, mighty hind legs and short forelegs.
Word Forms
- mastications
Synonyms for mastication
Depending on context, synonyms include chewing, chew.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chewing, chew, mastification, masticatory, morsicatio, masticater.
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