masticated

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of chewing food in the mouth.

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Variants

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masticate , masticated , masticates , masticating , mastication , mastications , masticator , masticators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'masticare', meaning 'to chew'.

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Trivia

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1. Chewing gum is called 'masticated gum' because it is meant to be chewed like food.

2. The record for the longest time spent chewing gum is held by Lee Redmond, who chewed non-stop for 28 hours, 9 minutes, and 52 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Digestion: The process by which food is broken down into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body.

2. Chewing: The act of moving food between the teeth and grinding it with the molars to make it easier to swallow.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'masticated' has been used to describe the act of chewing food in detail, often in poetic or descriptive passages. In art, there are paintings and sculptures depicting the act of chewing, which can be interpreted as a representation of the act of digestion and nourishment.

How to Memorize "masticated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of chewing food in your mouth. Imagine the texture and taste of the food as you chew it, and the sensation of your jaw moving back and forth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'masticated' with the act of chewing food. Think of the sound of chewing and the sensation in your jaw.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mastication Makes Amazing Absorption' to remember the meaning of 'masticated'.

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