Mastication
Mastication noun - Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow.
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Synonyms for Mastication
Rumination and mastication are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rumination" instead a noun "Mastication".
Rumination
Rumination noun - Of ruminants) chewing (the cud.
Usage example: ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination
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Synonyms for Rumination
Mastication and rumination are semantically related. You can use "Mastication" instead a noun "Rumination".
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