digester

Definition

A sealed vessel where organic materials are broken down by bacteria in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas and making waste management sound like a science experiment. These industrial-strength stomachs process everything from sewage to agricultural waste, turning what would be landfill fodder into renewable energy. It's basically composting on steroids with a chemistry degree.

Example Usage

The municipal digester transformed the city's sewage into enough biogas to power 500 homes, proving that waste management can be surprisingly productive.

Source: Engineering terminology

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