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digestion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ · UK /daɪˈdʒestʃən/

digestion means: The process in which your body breaks down food so it can use it.

noun

PROCESSING FOODB2

The process in which your body breaks down food so it can use it.

  • A short walk can help digestion.
  • Her illness causes problems with digestion.
  • Digestion begins in the mouth as you chew your food.

Common phrases: good digestion, slow digestion, aid digestion

Questions about digestion

What does digestion mean?

The process in which your body breaks down food so it can use it.

What is digestion in other languages?

Türkçe: sindirim · Español: digestión · Français: digestion · Deutsch: Verdauung · Italiano: digestione · 日本語: 消化

How do you pronounce digestion?

In American English /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/; in British English /daɪˈdʒestʃən/.

How do you use digestion in a sentence?

A short walk can help digestion. Her illness causes problems with digestion.

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