noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who, or that which, digests.
2. 2
   autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested wordnet
3. 3
   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..
4. 4
   A biodigester.
5. 5
   A medicine or food that aids digestion, or strengthens digestive power. dated

   "Rue is [...] a great Digeſter and Reſtorer of Appetite; [...]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

beetledigestorenzymemasher

Example

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"Rue is [...] a great Digeſter and Reſtorer of Appetite; [...]"

Etymology

From digest + -er.

Related phrases

steam digester

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