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di⋅gest⋅ant

[di-jes-tuhnt, dahy-]
–noun Pharmacology.
a substance that promotes digestion.

Origin:
1870–75; digest + -ant
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Main Entry: di·ges·tant
Pronunciation: -'jes-t&nt
Function: noun
: a substance that digests or aids in digestion (as of a specific foodsubstance) —compare DIGESTIVE 1
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digestant di·ges·tant (dī-jěs'tənt, dĭ-)
adj.
Aiding or stimulating digestion. n.
A substance that aids digestion.

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