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mastication
/ˌmæstɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
żucie
Also
przeżuwanie(n)
Definition
The process of chewing food, breaking it down with the teeth for digestion.
Examples
Proper mastication is essential for good digestion.
Prawidłowe żucie jest niezbędne dla dobrego trawienia.
The process of mastication begins in the mouth.
Proces żucia rozpoczyna się w jamie ustnej.
He had difficulty with mastication due to his dental problems.
Miał trudności z żuciem z powodu problemów stomatologicznych.
Synonyms
Collocations
proper masticationprocess of masticationaid mastication
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