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digestion

/dɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does digestion mean?

noun

The process of breaking down food in the digestive system, or the ability to understand and interpret information.

Example

"The digestion of the meal took several hours, during which time the body absorbed the nutrients."

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