di·gest·er (d -j s t r, d -)n. 1. One that makes a digest. 2. Chemistry A vessel in which substances are softened or decomposed, usually for further processing. |
digester [dɪˈdʒɛstə daɪ-]
n
1. (Chemistry) Chem an apparatus or vessel, such as an autoclave, in which digestion is carried out
2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) a less common word for digestant
3. a person or thing that digests
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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 |
Translations
digester [daɪˈdʒɛstər dɪˈdʒɛstər] n (= machine) → digesteur m
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