digester
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di·gest·er
(dī-jĕs′tər, dĭ-)n.
1. One that makes a digest.
2. Chemistry A vessel in which substances are softened or decomposed, usually for further processing.
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digester
(dɪˈdʒɛstə; daɪ-)n
1. (Chemistry) chem an apparatus or vessel, such as an autoclave, in which digestion is carried out
2. (Pharmacology) a less common word for digestant
3. a person or thing that digests
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di•gest•er
(dɪˈdʒɛs tər, daɪ-)n.
1. a person or thing that digests.
2. an apparatus in which substances are softened or disintegrated.
[1570–80]
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Noun | 1. | digester - autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested autoclave, steriliser, sterilizer - a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments |
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