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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-derived
innot, opposite of
+
gestcarry, bear, perform
+
ionact, process, state
=ingestion

Common 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.

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