ingested; ingesting; ingests
: to take in for or as if for digestion
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The drug is more easily ingested in pill form.
claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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What causes cholera? Cholera is caused by ingesting a bacteria known as Vibrio cholerae.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Beyond that, according to the researchers, these plastics, when exposed to sun or heavy force — like crashing waves — can release harmful chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenol A or be ingested by marine wildlife, which can lead to starvation and death.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The Center for Disability Rights says those with mobility and strength issues may have difficulty lifting glasses to their mouths, and others may need straws to ingest their medication.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Citrus can also cause irritation in cats if ingested in significant quantities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Beyond that, according to the researchers, these plastics, when exposed to sun or heavy force — like crashing waves — can release harmful chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenol A or be ingested by marine wildlife, which can lead to starvation and death.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The Center for Disability Rights says those with mobility and strength issues may have difficulty lifting glasses to their mouths, and others may need straws to ingest their medication.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Citrus can also cause irritation in cats if ingested in significant quantities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingest. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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ingest
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in·gest
in-ˈjest 
: to take in for or as if for digestion
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