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mastication

noun

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

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Word length
11
Starts with
M
Ends with
N
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

mæstɪˈkeɪʃən

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noun

  1. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

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