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

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Eggs have a digestibility rate of 97% compared to chicken’s 94%, meaning your body is more able to digest and use the amino acids in eggs than chicken.4 Nonetheless, chicken and eggs are packed with highly bioavailable protein and both are excellent options for increasing your protein intake. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Soaking almonds in water may improve their digestibility for people who typically experience discomfort with raw nuts. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 16 Sep. 2024 The vinegar aided digestibility, and the sweet fruit or sugar gave a taste of prosperity and splendor. Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024 This technique preserves the natural flavor, improves digestibility, and enhances nutrient absorption by breaking down phytic acid, an anti-nutrient that can inhibit the body's ability to absorb key vitamins and minerals. Douglas Yu, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for digestibility 

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 26 Nov. 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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