reˈmasticate, v.
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To masticate again. Hence reˈmasticated ppl. a.
| 1828–32 in Webster. 1840 tr. Cuvier's Anim. Kingd. 135 The aliment thus remasticated descends directly into the third stomach. 1843 Owen Lect. Compar. Anat. ix. (1846) I. 105 When it is presented to them in its remasticated state. |
So remastiˈcation.
| 1828–32 in Webster. 1837 Youatt Sheep 423 After it has been returned for remastication,..and reduced to a pultaceous mass. 1859 Todd's Cycl. Anat. V. 538/1 The softened bolus..is destined to receive a thorough..remastication. |