ingested

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In the environment, microplastics can be ingested by fish and other wildlife, potentially moving up the food chain and eventually reaching humans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

But its usage — both in food and beverage products, along with ingested drugs — prevailed for over three decades.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The ingested loot is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, according to the jeweller's website, and opens to reveal an 18-carat gold miniature octopus.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Partly because I was exhausted from the tryptophan I had ingested with my turkey the day before and could not get out of bed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

“Connected, infected, ingested, digested—I can feel our destination in my gut. It’s the only nourishment I need!”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman