masticate /masˈti-kāt/

1. To chew
2. To knead mechanically, as in rubber manufacture

masˈticable adjective

That may be chewed

masticāˈtion noun

masˈticātor noun

1. A person who masticates
2. A tooth or jaw (facetious)
3. A machine for grinding
4. A machine for kneading india-rubber

masˈticatory /-kə-tə-ri/ adjective

1. Chewing
2. Adapted for chewing

A substance chewed to increase the saliva

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