Wordiyo

masticate

🇬🇧 UK/'mæstikeit/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To chew food thoroughly; to grind or knead something into a pulp.

咀嚼；研磨成浆

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
masticateother
=masticate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Proper chewing and masticating food aids in better digestion.

  • 2.

    The chef demonstrated how to masticate the vegetables properly.

  • 3.

    Cows masticate their food repeatedly throughout the day.

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