CHEWING Meaning and
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Chewing is a common physiological process characterized by the rhythmic and repetitive action of the jaws, teeth, and associated muscles, resulting in the breaking down of food into smaller particles that can be easily swallowed and digested. It is a crucial step in the process of ingestion and plays a vital role in the overall digestion and assimilation of nutrients by the body.
During chewing, the upper and lower sets of teeth come into contact, applying pressure and grinding the food back and forth. The movement of the jaw and muscles involved in chewing is controlled by the mandibular joint, enabling the mechanical breakdown of food. Additionally, saliva is secreted and mixed with the chewed food, aiding in the initial stages of digestion by moistening and lubricating it.
Chewing is essential not only for physical breakdown but also for the release of flavors and aromas from food, enhancing the taste experience. Moreover, it stimulates saliva production, which contains digestive enzymes that further assist in the initial stages of digestion.
Apart from its primary function of masticating food, chewing can also have other associations, such as habitually chewing gum or objects. These activities are often performed as a way to alleviate stress, decrease anxiety, or simply as a pleasurable oral sensation.
Overall, chewing is a vital process for proper food consumption and digestion, ensuring the transformation of food from solid form into a more accessible and digestible state for the body.
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Etymology of CHEWING
The word "chewing" ultimately derives from the Old English word "ceowan" or "ceawan", which meant "to chew, gnaw, or consume by chewing". This Old English term comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*kauwaną". In turn, the Proto-Germanic word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*geh₂u-" which meant "to chew".
Idioms with the word CHEWING
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rag-chewing
"Rag-chewing" is an informal idiom that refers to a lengthy and often heated conversation or argument, usually about trivial or unimportant matters.
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ass-chewing
The idiom "ass-chewing" refers to a strong and reprimanding scolding or verbal reprimand that one receives for a mistake or wrongdoing. It is usually delivered in a harsh or angry manner.
Similar spelling words for CHEWING
- ch'ing,
- cheung,
- chang,
- chin-wag,
- chinchy,
- chain saw,
- Ching,
- chainsaw,
- chunga,
- chinnici,
- Cheng,
- chinook,
- chinos,
- chinch,
- change,
- Chiang,
- showing,
- chuang,
- cheewink,
- Chong,
- chewink,
- chink,
- choung,
- Chung,
- chains,
- cheong,
- chinese.
Conjugate verb Chewing
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