masticate Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˈmæs.tɪ.keɪt]
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Meaning of masticate In English

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Examples of masticate

  • A technique for the recovery of strongyle larvae from masticated herbage.

  • I hope with all my heart they are only masticating and ruminating before they decide to swallow.

  • Cats dine delicately on boneless salmon, while their owners masticate on mackerel.

  • I suggest that the best way of doing this is to masticate them in silence.

  • Let us masticate a little before we swallow!

  • Many of these effects are additive and will undoubtedly result in products which are lighter, whiter, and more easily masticated, but of considerably reduced food value.

  • Herbivores grind their molars together as they chew ("masticate"), and the ridges help to shred tough plant material.

  • The beef is often tough and hard to masticate.

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