ingestion
IPA: ɪndʒˈɛstʃʌn
noun
- The action of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.
- (by extension) The act of ingesting something into a jet engine.
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Examples of "ingestion" in Sentences
- The danger is in the ingestion.
- Phagocytosis is a process of ingestion.
- Ingestion of the oil causes dehydration.
- Snorting is the typical method of ingestion.
- Infections related to the ingestion of seafood.
- Infection is related to the ingestion of seafood.
- Ingestion of the oil causes dehydration and impaired digestions.
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