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そしゃく 咀嚼
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. chewing; mastication​
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
2. digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension; appreciation​
Wikipedia definition
3. Mastication​Mastication or chewing is the process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth. It is the first step of digestion and it increases the surface area of foods to allow more efficient break down by enzymes. During the mastication process, the food is positioned between the teeth for grinding by the cheek and tongue. As chewing continues, the food is made softer and warmer, and the enzymes in saliva begin to break down carbohydrates in the food.
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