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MASTICATION [2 records]

Record 1 2002-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rubber
DEF

The process of irreversibly reducing the molecular mass of a rubber in either the raw or mixed state, by the action of mechanical work (shear) and atmospheric oxygen, sometimes assisted by peptizers and heat. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

mastication: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Caoutchouc
DEF

Processus de réduction irréversible de la masse moléculaire d'un caoutchouc brut ou à l'état de mélange sous l'action d'un travail mécanique (cisaillement) et de l'oxygène de l'air, parfois assistée par un peptisant et de la chaleur. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

mastication : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Caucho
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Record 2 2002-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
DEF

The act of chewing accomplished by the coordinated activity of the tongue, mandible, mandibular musculature, structural components of the temporamandibular joints, etc., and controlled by the neuromuscular mechanism.

OBS

The term "mastication" has more often been restricted to the process of chewing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Action de manger, c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des actions mécaniques telles que la préhension des aliments, la mastication, la salivation et la déglutition, qui concourent à une bonne digestion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Boca
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