consume
Example Sentences
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That surge has been accompanied by growing concern about the knock-on effects of the facilities, especially the large amounts of energy and water they consume.
From BBC
Almost a fifth of the petroleum consumed around the world each day flows through the deep channel between Iran and Oman, much of it from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab producers.
When a person consumes about 20 mg of caffeine, such as from coffee, chocolate, or soda, it causes the nanobody and its partner protein to bind together.
From Science Daily
Archaea that consume methylamines, along with certain bacteria that may have acquired the same ability, play an important role in human health.
From Science Daily
Because vegetarians and vegans avoid animal products, they naturally consume less methionine and cysteine than people who regularly eat meat.
From Science Daily
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