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digestant

American  
[dih-jes-tuhnt, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tənt, daɪ- /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a substance that promotes digestion.

digestant British  
/ dɪˈdʒɛstənt, daɪ- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of digestant

First recorded in 1870–75; digest + -ant

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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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