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digestion

Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)n, dɪ-/

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Definition of digestion

noun

[mass noun]

the process of digesting food.
[count noun] a person’s capacity to digest food:he suffered with his digestion
Chemistry the process of treating a substance with heat, enzymes, or a solvent to promote decomposition or extract essential components.