digestant

[ dih-jes-tuhnt, dahy- ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a substance that promotes digestion.

digestant

/ dɪˈdʒɛstənt; daɪ- /

noun

1. a substance, such as hydrochloric acid or a bile salt, that promotes or aids digestion

Word History and Origins

Origin of digestant¹

First recorded in 1870–75; digest + -ant

Example Sentences

On the contrary, it is a very useful digestant; it aids in keeping down the number of harmful bacteria and helps to carry the food from intestines to blood.

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