Chew the cud

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001092",
  "term": "Chew the cud",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process by which ruminant animals, such as cows and sheep, regurgitate partially digested food from their rumen to re-chew it. This action further breaks down plant material, aiding in digestion and nutrient absorption. The re-chewed food is then swallowed again for final digestion in the other stomach compartments.",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wiederkäuen",
    "es": "rumiar",
    "fr": "ruminer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/chew-the-cud/"
}