单词 | masticate |
释义 | Word Frequency masticate(ˈmæstɪˌkeɪt) verb 1. to chew (food) 2. to reduce (materials such as rubber) to a pulp by crushing, grinding, or kneading Derived forms masticable (ˈmasticable) adjective mastication (ˌmastiˈcation) noun masticator (ˈmastiˌcator) noun Word origin C17: from Late Latin masticāre, from Greek mastikhan to grind the teeth |
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