Meaning of the word uptake in English

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uptake

US /ˈʌp.teɪk/
UK /ˈʌp.teɪk/

Noun

1.

the rate or act of taking something in:

Example:
Plants in their growth stage exhibit an increased uptake of nutrients.
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