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French
Etymology
From mâchonner + -ment.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ma.ʃɔn.mɑ̃/ ~ /mɑ.ʃɔn.mɑ̃/
Noun
mâchonnement m (plural mâchonnements)
- (rare) (the act of) chewing
- Synonym: mastication
- Le mâchonnement de votre nourriture est très important. ― Chewing your food is very important.
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