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mastication

/ˌmæs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Tradução: Ato ou processo de mastigar, isto é, triturar e esmagar os alimentos com os dentes na boca para amolecê-los antes de engolir.

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˌmæs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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A noun referring to the process of biting and grinding food in the mouth to soften it for swallowing.

  • 🇵🇹Ato ou processo de mastigar, isto é, triturar e esmagar os alimentos com os dentes na boca para amolecê-los antes de engolir.
  1. Chewing B2 formal

    The act of biting and grinding food in the mouth to soften it for swallowing.

    • Proper mastication is essential for good digestion.
    • The dentist recommended thorough mastication of food.
    • Mastication breaks down food into smaller pieces.

    🇵🇹Mastigação

    Sinônimos: chewing

  • mastications plural form
  • mastications' possessive plural form
  • mastication's possessive singular form