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† ˈdigerent, a. and n. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. dīgerent-em, pres. ppl. of dīger-ĕre to digest.]
A. adj. Digesting.
1477Norton Ord. Alch. v. in Ashm. (1652) 62 But our cheefe Digestiue [printed -ure] for our intent, Is virtuall heate of the matter digerent. 1755Johnson, Digerent, adj., that which has the power of digesting, or causing digestion.
B. n. A medicine or agent that promotes digestion or suppuration.
1731Bailey, Digerents (with Physicians) Medicines which digest or ripen. 1854–67C. A. Harris Dict. Med. Terminol. 215 Digerents..medicines which promote the secretion of proper pus in wounds and ulcers. |