
Masticate
Chewing Process
Masticate refers to the entire process of chewing, not just biting into something.
It's important to masticate each bite to aid digestion.
Common Animals
'Masticate' is also used scientifically, often about how animals chew.
Herbivore mammals masticate their food very thoroughly.
Food Textures
While all foods can be masticated, the word is often associated with harder or chewier foods.
She needed to masticate the tough meat for a long time. Compare with
BiteChewChompCrunchGnawGrindMunchRuminate
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