masticator

Meanings

• noun

  A machine or apparatus used for grinding or crushing solid substances, such as food.

  - "The cow chewed its cud, while the masticator ground it into pulp."
  - "The dentist recommended using a masticator to grind down the filling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with masticator
astonisher , masquerader

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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. The human jaw is a natural masticator that breaks down food for digestion.

2. The largest masticator in the world is the Wadsworth Extruder, which can crush cars.

3. Some ancient civilizations used masticators made of stone to grind grain for bread.

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Related Concepts

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1. chewing machine: A machine designed to chew food or other materials, similar to the human jaw.

2. masticatory muscles: The muscles responsible for chewing food in the human body.

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Culture

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The term 'masticator' is commonly used in the context of dentistry and food processing industries.

How to Memorize "masticator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large machine with teeth or gears that grinds substances into smaller pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the action of chewing or grinding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'masticator', such as 'The masticator in the factory ground the corn into flour.'

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