Synonyms for mastication

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mas-ti-keyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæs tɪˌkeɪt

Définition of mastication

Origin : early 15c., from Old French masticacion and directly from Latin masticationem (nominative masticatio), noun of action from masticare "to chew" (source of Old French maschier, French mâcher), probably from a Greek source related to mastikhan "to gnash the teeth," from PIE *mendh- "to chew" (see mandible).

noun rumination

Example sentences :

Vampires live on blood, having no teeth suitable for mastication.
Extract from : « Ranching, Sport and Travel » by Thomas Carson

And saying this, Baraja proceeded to the mastication of the tassajo and tortillas.
Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid

James, a slow and thorough eater, stopped the process of mastication.
Extract from : « The Forsyte Saga, Complete » by John Galsworthy

Mastication should be perfect before any water is taken into the mouth.
Extract from : « Encyclopedia of Diet, Vol. 4 (of 5) » by Eugene Christian

Because mastication is the first process towards the digestion of food.
Extract from : « The Reason Why » by Anonymous

Not a missed beat has interrupted the mastication of her chewing-gum.
Extract from : « Seductio Ad Absurdum » by Emily Hahn

Decayed teeth stopped, and rendered sound and useful in mastication.
Extract from : « The American Joe Miller » by Various

The teeth are defective, and mastication and insalivation are neglected.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

This is obvious, from the structure of his organs of mastication and digestion.
Extract from : « Popular Technology, Vol. I (of 2) » by Edward Hazen

For the present, however, she had no brain-cells to spare for mastication.
Extract from : « The Cup of Fury » by Rupert Hughes

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