Meaning of the word ingesting in English

What does ingesting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ingesting

US /ɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/

Verb

taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

Example:
The doctor warned against ingesting unknown substances.
Many animals spend their day ingesting food.
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