ingest
verb (used with object)
to take, as food, into the body (opposed to egest).
ingested
Example Sentences
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Microfibers can be ingested through food or water but also inhaled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The coastguard said dogs could be attracted to the smell and might try to eat it - and if it was ingested it could cause a fatal reaction.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I’ve ingested a lot of Funkadelic, a lot of Prince, a lot of the Gap Band.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
This means only about 1% of the ingested drug is absorbed and able to exert its effects.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
Sookie reached for Mr. Patterson’s drink, took a sip, and made a face like he had ingested a mouthful of motor oil.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
