Mastication and Manduction

Mastication

Mastication noun - Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow.
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Synonyms for Mastication

Manduction is a synonym for mastication. In some cases you can use "Manduction" instead a noun "Mastication".

Manduction

Manduction noun - Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow.
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Synonyms for Manduction

Mastication is a synonym for manduction. You can use "Mastication" instead a noun "Manduction".
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