Fletcherism
[flech-uh-riz-uh m] /ˈflɛtʃ əˌrɪz əm/
noun
1.
the practice of chewing food until it is reduced to a finely divided, liquefied mass: advocated by Horace Fletcher, 1849–1919, U.S. nutritionist.
/ˈflɛtʃəˌrɪzəm/
noun
1.
the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion
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