Definitions

1. noun

A device or system that breaks down complex substances into simpler components, often through chemical or biological means.

“The waste management facility used a digestor to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer.”

2. noun

A person or animal that breaks down food into simpler components, such as enzymes in the digestive system.

“The digestive system of the human body contains various digestors that break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.”