masticate
verbNAmE//ˈmæstəˌkeɪt//
[intransitive] (technology)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they masticate he / she / it masticates
past simple masticated
-ing form masticating
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NAmE//ˌmæstəˈkeɪʃn//
noun [uncountable] a fiber-rich diet that encourages masticationSee masticate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: masticate