This is the 7177th most frequent French word.
mordillat
"Mordillat" is not a standard French word; it may refer to a surname.
This usage of 'mordillat' conveys the action of biting lightly or nibbling something.
Il mordillat vigoureusement la baguette.
He nibbled vigorously at the baguette.
Here, 'mordillataient' describes the rodents performing a continuous or habitual nibbling behavior.
Les rongeurs mordillataient les câbles électriques.
The rodents were nibbling on the electric cables.
In this context, 'mordillat' is used to indicate a habitual or casual action of lightly biting objects.