Nonchewing
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 That does not chew. not-comparable
"In particular, it appears likely that these forms had comparatively high metabolic rates and could have posed considerable competition for one another, and especially for similar-sized, nonchewing herbivores (e.g., ankylosaurs or stegosaurs)."
Example
More examples"In particular, it appears likely that these forms had comparatively high metabolic rates and could have posed considerable competition for one another, and especially for similar-sized, nonchewing herbivores (e.g., ankylosaurs or stegosaurs)."
Etymology
From non- + chewing.
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