Noun: digestion di'jes-chun or dI'jes-chun
- The organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body
"Proper digestion is essential for nutrient absorption"
- The process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
"The digestion of waste in the treatment plant reduces harmful pollutants"
- Learning and coming to understand ideas and information
"his appetite for facts was better than his digestion"
Derived forms: digestions
Type of: acquisition, biological process, chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, learning, organic process
Encyclopedia: Digestion