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Definition of predigestion - 5 dictionary results

pre⋅di⋅gest

[pree-di-jest, -dahy-]
–verb (used with object)
1. to treat (food) by an artificial process analogous to digestion so that, when taken into the body, it is more easily digestible.
2. to make simpler or plainer, as for easier understanding.

Origin:
1655–65; pre- + digest


pre⋅di⋅ges⋅tion, noun
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pre·di·gest   (prē'dī-jěst', -dĭ-)   
tr.v.   pre·di·gest·ed, pre·di·gest·ing, pre·di·gests
  1. To subject (food) to partial digestion, usually through an enzymatic or chemical process, before ingestion.

  2. To render in a simpler style or form.

pre'di·ges'tion n.
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Main Entry: pre·di·gest
Pronunciation: "prEd-I-'jest, "prEd-&-
Function: transitive verb
: to subject to predigestion

Main Entry: pre·di·ges·tion
Pronunciation: -'jes(h)-ch&n
Function: noun
: artificial or natural partial digestion of food especiallyfor use in cases of illness or impaired digestion
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predigest pre·di·gest (prē'dī-jěst', -dĭ-)
v. pre·di·gest·ed, pre·di·gest·ing, pre·di·gests
To subject food to partial digestion, usually through an enzymatic or chemical process, before being eaten.


pre'di·ges'tion n.

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