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Vocabulary Entry
ingestion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of taking in food or drink through the mouth.
Example Sentences
"Ingestion of contaminated food can lead to food poisoning."
"Proper digestion begins with the ingestion of nutrients."
"High rates of ingestion can lead to weight gain."
V
verb
To take in food or drink.
Example Sentences
"You should ingest a balanced diet for better health."
"The body needs time to properly ingest the nutrients."
"She forgot to ingest her morning medication."