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ingestion

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The process of taking food, drink, or other substances into the body through the mouth.

Synonyms

absorption, consumption, intake

Examples of usage

  • Ingestion of contaminated food can lead to food poisoning.
  • Proper ingestion of vitamins and minerals is essential for good health.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The process of collecting, processing, and storing data for analysis.

Synonyms

data collection, data processing, data storage

Examples of usage

  • Data ingestion is a crucial step in the data analysis pipeline.
  • Ingestion of real-time data allows for quick decision-making.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

The introduction of a substance into the body or a system.

Synonyms

administration, infusion, introduction

Examples of usage

  • Ingestion of the wrong chemicals can be harmful.
  • Chemical ingestion should be done with caution.

Translations

Translations of the word "ingestion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingestão

🇮🇳 अवशोषण

🇩🇪 Aufnahme

🇮🇩 penyerapan

🇺🇦 поглинання

🇵🇱 spożycie

🇯🇵 摂取

🇫🇷 ingestion

🇪🇸 ingestión

🇹🇷 alım

🇰🇷 섭취

🇸🇦 ابتلاع

🇨🇿 požití

🇸🇰 požitie

🇨🇳 摄取

🇸🇮 zaužitje

🇮🇸 inntaka

🇰🇿 жұту

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 udma

🇲🇽 ingestión

Etymology

The word 'ingestion' originated from the Latin word 'ingestio', which means 'a swallowing'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The concept of ingestion is fundamental to human survival and has evolved to encompass various fields such as medicine, technology, and chemistry.

See also: ingest, ingested, ingesting, ingestive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,851, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.