digester

[ dih-jes-ter, dahy- ]

noun

1. a person or thing that digests.
2. Also digestor. Chemistry. an apparatus in which substances are softened or disintegrated by moisture, heat, chemical action, or the like.

digester

/ daɪ-; dɪˈdʒɛstə /

noun

1. chem an apparatus or vessel, such as an autoclave, in which digestion is carried out
2. See digestant
   a less common word for digestant
3. a person or thing that digests

Word History and Origins

Origin of digester¹

First recorded in 1570–80; digest + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In fact, many digesters are fairly small, and would only produce smells if the system broke down.

From Singularity Hub 

The efficiency of the system depends on the size and insulation capability of the digester, as well as the quantity of methane produced from the “feedstock,” which can be anything from carrot leaves and onion peels to residue from gardening.

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The digester is run by community volunteers, whose mission is to improve the physical and emotional well-being of residents living in the center’s surrounding areas by encouraging them to grow food and spend more time in nature.

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A community-run digester was set up to create heat using food and agricultural waste from the community.

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People we spoke to were concerned that local digesters would produce a nasty smell, or that their industrial appearance would blight the landscape.

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The farm plans to utilize an anaerobic digester to gather waste such as left-over plant roots to generate power.

From The Daily Beast

Ben, my fine fellow, put your hand into the cupboard, and bring out the patent digester.'

From Project Gutenberg

The boiler or digester is filled with dusted rags, and the requisite amount of alkaline solution added.

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For this purpose a spherical digester is used, generally 7-9 feet diameter, and capable of holding 2-2 tons of rag.

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By this means the straw is softened and reduced in bulk, so that a larger quantity can be added before the digester is quite full.

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There should also be a small tube or hole covered with a weighted valve to prevent the danger of bursting the digester.

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