Meaning of the word ingests in English

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

ingests

US /ɪnˈdʒɛsts/
UK /ɪnˈdʒɛsts/

Verb

take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

Example:
The snake ingests its prey whole.
It's important to be careful about what you ingest.
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