noun
- plural of mastication; the acts or processes of chewing food
Usage: formal; technical
Examples
- The dentist observed the patient’s mastications to assess jaw function.
- Proper mastications are essential for good digestion.
- The study recorded the number of mastications per bite.
- Slow mastications help break down food more effectively.
- The researcher counted mastications during the meal.
- Multiple mastications are needed to process tough meat.