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Digestion Definition & Meaning

digestion
noun
  1. the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
  2. the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body
  3. learning and coming to understand ideas and information; "his appetite for facts was better than his digestion"

"Digestion" in song lyrics

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  • "liver disease and digestion"
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  • "chemicals in digestion"
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  • "poor digestion"
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Frequently asked questions

What does digestion mean?
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body learning and coming to understand ideas and information; "his appetite for facts was better than his digestion"
What part of speech is digestion?
Digestion is a noun.
How many definitions does digestion have?
Digestion has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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