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mastication

 

[ ˌmastɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in daily life

The act or process of chewing food.

Synonyms

chewing, gnawing, munching

Examples of usage

  • She learned the importance of proper mastication for good digestion.
  • Mastication is the first step in the process of digestion.
Context #2 | Noun

medical field

The process of grinding food using the teeth.

Synonyms

biting, chewing, grinding

Examples of usage

  • Dentists often emphasize the importance of proper mastication for oral health.
  • Problems with mastication can lead to digestive issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "mastication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mastigação

🇮🇳 चबाना

🇩🇪 Kauen

🇮🇩 pengunyahan

🇺🇦 жування

🇵🇱 żucie

🇯🇵 咀嚼 (そしゃく)

🇫🇷 mastication

🇪🇸 masticación

🇹🇷 çiğneme

🇰🇷 씹기 (ssibgi)

🇸🇦 مضغ

🇨🇿 žvýkání

🇸🇰 žuvanie

🇨🇳 咀嚼 (jǔjué)

🇸🇮 žvečenje

🇮🇸 tygging

🇰🇿 шайнау

🇬🇪 ღეჭვა (ghcheva)

🇦🇿 çeynəmə

🇲🇽 masticación

Etymology

The word 'mastication' comes from the Latin word 'masticare', which means 'to chew'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to the act of chewing or grinding food with the teeth.