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digestion

[dih-jes-chuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, daɪ- /
NOUN
digesting
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The results could matter beyond digestion because changes in the gut can influence other parts of the body, including the brain.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

One of the biggest elements is food waste which, if collected separately, could be processed through anaerobic digestion.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Subsequent testing and a major European safety assessment have added important context, including challenges to the idea that the chemical necessarily forms during digestion.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

Tatum Nzekwesi, 28, who lived in Leiden in the Netherlands for about a year, said during that time she had less acne and brain fog, and noticed better digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

He now worried that Annie had inherited his wretched digestion.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

“Here are some reliable recipes for seasonable candies warranted to be no more harmful to youthful digestions and appetites than most other candies.”

From New York Times ● Oct. 30, 2014

That meant that Professor Bunting probably was through fussing with the mouths, meals, appetites and digestions of the 300 orphans, whom he has had under close dietary supervision for the past five years.

From Time Magazine Archive

The program had its own special Congressman's nightmare: the thought of raising taxes*raised the hackles on members' necks and troubled their digestions.

From Time Magazine Archive

More strong digestions like his are needed to assimilate the art of the past and give the impetus necessary to handle new facets of today's vision.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ever pondering pious questions, They labour right faithfully, For blessed are their digestions, And flowing like poetry.

From Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems by Joseph Victor von Scheffel




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