digester
The English word “digester” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- One who, or that which, digests.
- 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..
- A medicine or food that aids digestion, or strengthens digestive power.
Etymology
From digest + -er.
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