mastication

🇺🇸 /ˌmæstɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmæstɪˈkeɪʃn/
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noun
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The act of chewing food.

Proper mastication is important for good digestion.

translation

n. The act of chewing food.

Word Forms

Plural mastications