1. Plural of digestor; vessels or tanks used in industrial processes (especially pulp and paper manufacturing) to break down raw materials through heat, pressure, and chemicals.
Usage: technical; industrial
2. Devices or organisms that digest or break down organic matter.
Usage: general

Examples

• The paper mill operates several large digestors to process wood pulp.
• Modern digestors use continuous cooking methods to improve efficiency.
• The digestors in the facility are lined with corrosion-resistant materials.
• Bacteria act as natural digestors in composting systems.
• Temperature control in the digestors is critical for product quality.