digestibility

noun

di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce digestibility (audio)
də-
plural digestibilities
1
: the fitness of something for digestion
2
: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body

Examples of digestibility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are several types of starches, which differ in terms of their digestibility and effect on blood sugar. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024 The digestibility of it all might make viewers wonder about the parts perhaps excised, either at the script stage or in post-production. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024 That helps break down starches and allows the gluten to absorb plenty of water — both things that improve digestibility, Taylor says. Anne Brockhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 Loftus says those traditional grocery store brands have come a long way in terms of their digestibility, with many of them landing somewhere around 90 percent. Kelly Conaboy, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for digestibility 

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Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of digestibility was in 1740

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“Digestibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestibility. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

digestibility

noun
di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty -ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce digestibility (audio)
plural digestibilities
1
: the fitness of something for digestion
2
: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body

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