Meaning Of The Word Masticatory

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What's The Definition Of Masticatory?

masticatory in American English
any substance to be chewed but not swallowed, as a medicine
of or for mastication; specif., adapted for chewing
adjective: of, pertaining to, or used in or for mastication
noun: a medicinal substance to be chewed, as to promote the secretion of saliva

masticatory in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or adapted to chewing
noun: a medicinal substance chewed to increase the secretion of saliva

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