noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, digests.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
digester
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noun
Meaning 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..
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noun
Meaning 3
A biodigester.
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noun
Meaning 4
A medicine or food that aids digestion, or strengthens digestive power.
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Usage: dated
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noun
Meaning 5
autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: autoclave, sterilizer, steriliser
History
Etymology
From digest + -er.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: keitin — strong closed vessel
- Finnish: painekattila — strong closed vessel
- Finnish: -kattila — strong closed vessel