01 a. Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food.
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Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food.
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2 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Masticatory
· Mas·ti·ca·to·ry
· IPA /mæˈstɪk.əˌtɔr.i/
02 n. A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.
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A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.(Med.)