mastic
noun
/ˈmæstɪk/
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- An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
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arbre au mastic,
pistachier lentisque
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- (especially, Commonwealth English) Any of various cements, usually flexible and waterproof, used as an adhesive, sealant, caulk, or filler.
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mastic
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mastication
noun
/mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/
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- (physiology) The process of chewing.
- The process of crushing as though chewed.
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mastication
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masticate
verb
/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/
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- (transitive) To grind or knead something into a pulp.
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pétrir
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