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masticating

UK
/ˈmæstɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

masticatingnoun
masticatings
pl
UK
/ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund: the act or process of chewing.
Proper masticating is essential for good digestion.
Une bonne mastication est essentielle à une bonne digestion.
Synonyms
triturating
chomping
gnawing
munching
chew
chewing
mastication
masticatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmæstɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Used adjectivally as the present participle of "masticate".
masticantEmploi technique ou biologique.
The masticating insects caused severe damage to the leaves.
Les insectes masticants ont causé de graves dégâts aux feuilles.
Synonyms
munching
chewing
chomping
gnawing
mashing
grinding
biting
crunching
masticateverb

masticating

Gerund

masticated
Past Simple
masticated
Past Participle
masticating
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈmæstɪˌkeɪt/
He took his time to masticate the steak thoroughly before swallowing.
Il a pris son temps pour mâcher le steak soigneusement avant d’avaler.
Additional translations
broyerEmploi technique pour des matières ou des substances.
mastiquerSoutenu ou technique.
Synonyms
gnaw
chomp
grind
bite
chew

Definitions

masticatingnoun
The act or process of chewing food.
Proper masticating is essential for good digestion.
masticatinggerund / present participle
Chewing; engaged in the act of mastication.
The masticating insects caused severe damage to the leaves.
masticateverb
To chew food in the mouth to break it down into smaller pieces.
He took his time to masticate the steak thoroughly before swallowing.
To grind, crush, or knead (a material or substance) into a pulp.
Industrial mixers masticate the rubber before it goes into molds.
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