Digester

noun

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; [...]"

Etymology

From digest + -er.

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