Definition of "digester" [di•gest•er]

• One that makes a digest. (noun)
• Chemistry A vessel in which substances are softened or decomposed, usually for further processing. (noun)

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• "The manure digester is sound science and makes good sense."
• "It doesn't matter how long it takes: Kaman is determined to make this so-called digester work."
• "Logan turned to the idea of a manure digester, which is something cattle ranchers have been using to turn cow manure into energy."