Ingestion
noun
The act of taking food, drink, medicine, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
The ingestion of large amounts of water can help to cleanse the body.
Often appears as...
- food ingestion
- drug ingestion
noun
The process of taking substances, such as food or drinks, into the body through the mouth.
Ingestion of harmful substances can lead to health problems.
Often appears as...
- accidental ingestion
- poison ingestion
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Technical
noun
The process of incorporating or assimilating an entity into another, such as a computer taking in data.
Through data ingestion, all the necessary information is collected and stored in one place.
Often appears as...
- data ingestion
- information ingestion
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The act of taking food, drink, medicine, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
The ingestion of large amounts of water can help to cleanse the body.
Often appears as...
- food ingestion
- drug ingestion
noun
The process of taking substances, such as food or drinks, into the body through the mouth.
Ingestion of harmful substances can lead to health problems.
Often appears as...
- accidental ingestion
- poison ingestion
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Technical
noun
The process of incorporating or assimilating an entity into another, such as a computer taking in data.
Through data ingestion, all the necessary information is collected and stored in one place.
Often appears as...
- data ingestion
- information ingestion
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Variability
Depending on context, 'ingestion' can imply various methods of intake, not limited to eating or drinking.
The ingestion of medication might involve inhalation as well as swallowing pills.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Breathing
'Ingestion' specifically means taking in through the digestive system; it's not used for breathing.
The ingestion of oxygen isn't correct; instead, use 'respiration' or 'breathing.'
Pro Tip 3/3Usually Voluntary
Ingestion often implies a deliberate act, though it can be involuntary, like accidental poisoning.
The baby's accidental ingestion of the cleaner immediately prompted a call to poison control.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Variability
Depending on context, 'ingestion' can imply various methods of intake, not limited to eating or drinking.
The ingestion of medication might involve inhalation as well as swallowing pills.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Breathing
'Ingestion' specifically means taking in through the digestive system; it's not used for breathing.
The ingestion of oxygen isn't correct; instead, use 'respiration' or 'breathing.'
Pro Tip 3/3Usually Voluntary
Ingestion often implies a deliberate act, though it can be involuntary, like accidental poisoning.
The baby's accidental ingestion of the cleaner immediately prompted a call to poison control.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Variability
Depending on context, 'ingestion' can imply various methods of intake, not limited to eating or drinking.
The ingestion of medication might involve inhalation as well as swallowing pills.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Breathing
'Ingestion' specifically means taking in through the digestive system; it's not used for breathing.
The ingestion of oxygen isn't correct; instead, use 'respiration' or 'breathing.'
Pro Tip 3/3Usually Voluntary
Ingestion often implies a deliberate act, though it can be involuntary, like accidental poisoning.
The baby's accidental ingestion of the cleaner immediately prompted a call to poison control.
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Video examples
Bird migration, a...
Humans are altering important stop-over sites that birds have been using for generations. As migrators pass over the continent, they run a gauntlet of dangers, including pesticide ingestion in rural farmlands, habitat loss in suburban developments,
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Gulf Spill Still...
these birds come here to feed and utilize that habitat and the resources that they depend on for food you know how is that going to translate into you know contamination through ingestion or direct exposure Carlos has spent most of his life in
Video examples
Bird migration, a...
Humans are altering important stop-over sites that birds have been using for generations. As migrators pass over the continent, they run a gauntlet of dangers, including pesticide ingestion in rural farmlands, habitat loss in suburban developments,
Video examples
Gulf Spill Still...
these birds come here to feed and utilize that habitat and the resources that they depend on for food you know how is that going to translate into you know contamination through ingestion or direct exposure Carlos has spent most of his life in
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Alice Roberts
English Scientist
It seems that humans have been enjoying the taste and health benefits of blackberries for thousands of years. Gathered blackberries have been found at Neolithic sites, while a preserved iron age bog body, known as Haraldskaer Woman, provides definite evidence of blackberry ingestion.
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Hans Vestberg
Swedish Businessman
We want to be number one, from the ingestion of content to the play-out to any type of channel. Everything between there, you should see Ericsson if you are a broadcaster, telecoms operator, or cable operator.
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Salvatore J. Cordileone
American Clergyman
The ingestion of brain-altering chemicals - legal or illegal - cannot be categorized as good stewardship of our earthly lives.
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Lara St. John
Canadian Musician
Naturally, I was a bit of a curiosity, being the first hydrogen peroxide ingestion patient they had ever seen.
Quote examples
Alice Roberts
English Scientist
It seems that humans have been enjoying the taste and health benefits of blackberries for thousands of years. Gathered blackberries have been found at Neolithic sites, while a preserved iron age bog body, known as Haraldskaer Woman, provides definite evidence of blackberry ingestion.
Quote examples
Hans Vestberg
Swedish Businessman
We want to be number one, from the ingestion of content to the play-out to any type of channel. Everything between there, you should see Ericsson if you are a broadcaster, telecoms operator, or cable operator.
Quote examples
Salvatore J. Cordileone
American Clergyman
The ingestion of brain-altering chemicals - legal or illegal - cannot be categorized as good stewardship of our earthly lives.
Quote examples
Lara St. John
Canadian Musician
Naturally, I was a bit of a curiosity, being the first hydrogen peroxide ingestion patient they had ever seen.
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