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mas·ti·ca·to·ry
 masticatory
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- pronunciation:
- mae
stih
k
to
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition: |
of, relating to, or used in mastication; adapted for chewing.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
masticatories |
| definition: |
a medicinal substance to be chewed but not swallowed, used esp. to increase the flow of saliva.
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