noun

mastication

Mastication (noun) means the process of chewing.

noun

The process of chewing.

The process of crushing as though chewed.

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Etymology

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

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What is the meaning of mastication?

"mastication" (noun) means the process of chewing.

What are the different meanings of mastication?

"mastication" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of chewing; 2. The process of crushing as though chewed.