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masticatory

/ˈmæstɪkətəri/

/ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtɔri/

Translations

masticatorynoun

masticatories

/ˈmæstɪkətəri/

/ˈmæstɪkəˌtɔri/

жевательная мышца

The masticatory is essential for chewing food.

Жевательная мышца необходима для пережевывания пищи.

Synonyms

chewing apparatus

mastication organ

chewing muscle

chewing organ

masticatoryadjective

more masticatory

Comp.

most masticatory

Super.

/ˈmæstɪkətəri/

/ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtɔri/

The masticatory muscles are responsible for chewing food.

Жевательные мышцы отвечают за пережевывание пищи.

Synonyms

masticatorynoun

A substance, especially a resin or gum, that is chewed to stimulate saliva, freshen the breath, or exercise the jaw muscles.

The herbalist offered a natural masticatory made from frankincense resin.

masticatoryadjective

Relating to or used for chewing.

The masticatory muscles are essential for the process of breaking down food.