MASTICATION
Mas`ti*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. masticatio: cf. F. mastication.]
Defn: The act or operation of masticating; chewing, as of food. Mastication is a necessary preparation of solid aliment, without which there can be no good digestion. Arbuthnot.
MASTICATOR
Mas"ti*ca`tor, n.
1. One who masticates.
2. A machine for cutting meat into fine pieces for toothless people; also, a machine for cutting leather, India rubber, or similar tough substances, into fine pieces, in some processes of manufacture.
MASTICATORY
Mas"ti*ca*to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. masticatoire.]
Defn: Chewing; adapted to perform the office o
MASTICATORY
Mas"ti*ca*to*ry, n.; pl. -ries (. (Med.)
Defn: A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva. Bacon.
MASTICH
Mas"tich, n.