digestant

American

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

noun

Pharmacology.

a substance that promotes digestion.

digestant British

/ dɪˈdʒɛstənt, daɪ- /

noun

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.

From Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy by Josephine A. Jackson

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