ingestion
noun/ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,187 most common English word
Meaning
The process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing.
Example sentence
Proper hand-washing before meals can prevent accidental ingestion of harmful bacteria.
Synonyms & related words
- consumption
- swallowing
- intake
- eating
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