ingestion

Definitions

The process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

The act of entering data or information into a computer system for processing or storage.

Examples

The accidental ingestion of toxic chemicals requires immediate medical attention.

Proper digestion begins with the thorough ingestion and chewing of food.

Synonyms

consumption intake swallowing devouring eating feeding absorption

Antonyms

ejection excretion expulsion discharge elimination vomiting regurgitation