ingestion
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'dʒestʃən/🇺🇸 US/in'dʒestʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
The act of taking food, drink, medicine, or other substances into the body orally; the first step of digestion
摄取;吞咽;(食物等的)摄入
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.ingestion of...的摄入
- 2.accidental ingestion意外摄入
- 3.[ingestion] problem[摄入]问题
Example Sentences
- 1.
Accidental ingestion of toxic chemicals required immediate medical attention.
- 2.
Proper ingestion of nutrients is essential for maintaining good health.