digestibility

noun

di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

digestibility

noun

di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty -ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

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