 deglutition |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology) the act of swallowing | |
| Synonyms: | swallow drink | |
| Examples: | "one swallow of the liquid was enough" "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips" |
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| Related terms: | consumption nip gulp aerophagia drink | |
| Similar spelling: |
declutch |
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