ingestion

noun (ingestion, uncountable)

«ingestion» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal, science) Taking food, drink or another substance into the body through the mouth. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on digestion: ingestion is the first stage (eating), then digestion, absorption and egestion. In safety: warnings on bottles say «harmful by ingestion» — do not swallow. Medical: «accidental ingestion» of a battery or medicine.

Examples

Ingestion is the first step of digestion. tree →
The label warns «Harmful by ingestion». tree →
Accidental ingestion of button batteries is very dangerous. tree →
Animals take in food by ingestion. tree →
Ingestion of seawater can make you ill. tree →
Keep cleaning products away from toddlers to prevent ingestion. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Verb: ingest. Opposite stage: egestion (getting rid of waste). Safety: if a child swallows a button battery or medicine, get help immediately.

On Mova

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