ingested
Example Sentences
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Microfibers can be ingested through food or water but also inhaled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The coastguard said dogs could be attracted to the smell and might try to eat it - and if it was ingested it could cause a fatal reaction.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I knew very little about Carolyn, but I ingested so many photos of her far before this project was ever on my radar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
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
“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
