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masticate(dictionary)
masticate(dictionary)

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masticate verb trans. M17.
[Late Latin masticat- pa. ppl stem of masticare from Greek mastikhan grind the teeth, rel. to masasthai chew and perh. to synon. Latin mandere: see -ATE3.]
Grind (food) to a pulp in the mouth; grind with the teeth, chew. M17.
Mechanically reduce (rubber etc.) to a pulp. M19.