"premastication" meaning in All languages combined

See premastication on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From pre- + mastication. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|mastication}} pre- + mastication Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} premastication (uncountable)
  1. The act of chewing food for the purpose of physically breaking it down in order to feed another individual. Wikipedia link: premastication Tags: uncountable Related terms: prechew
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