ingestion
UK/ɪn'dʒestʃən/US/in'dʒestʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The act of taking food or other substances into the body
摄取，吞食，摄入
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedingestnot, opposite of
+
-ioncarry, bear, perform, conduct
=ingestion
ingest + -ion (the act) = the act of ingesting. Common in medical and safety contexts (ingestion of a toxic substance).
Common Collocations
- 1.accidental ingestion意外摄入
- 2.ingestion of…的摄入
- 3.prevent ingestion防止摄入
Example Sentences
- 1.
Accidental ingestion of the cleaner can be dangerous.