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Definition of «ingest»

The word "ingest" has several meanings, but the most common one refers to consuming or taking something into the body. This can be through eating or drinking, but it can also refer to taking in information or data through a computer, for example. Ingest can also mean to incorporate or integrate something into a larger system, such as incorporating new data into a database.

Usage examples

  1. She carefully ingests the prescribed medication with a glass of water.
  2. It is recommended to ingest a high-fiber diet for better digestion.
  3. The body needs to actively ingest nutrients from the food we eat.
  4. The researcher is studying how fish ingest microplastics from polluted water.
  5. Snakes are known to ingest their prey whole.

Phrases with «ingest»

Sentences with «ingest»

  • They've heard from reliable sources that certain human food, like grapes or onions, are actually toxic if ingested by dogs. (aplaceforanimals.com)
  • There is caffeine in a large array of human products and it is toxic when ingested by cats. (cathealth.com)
  • When ingested in dogs and cats, it can be deadly, as it has a narrow margin of safety — that means a small amount of the drug results in severe poisoning! (petpoisonhelpline.com)
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