English Explanatory Dictionary

digester

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, digests.
  2. A vessel for converting materials, especially plant and animal matter, into materials more suitable for subsequent use or further processing, using solvents, especially water; relatively low heat; enyzymes; bacteria, etc..
  3. A biodigester.
  4. A medicine or food that aids digestion, or strengthens digestive power.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

digester digesters digestor

Etymology

From digest + -er.

Derived words

biodigester biogester steam digester
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