alimentation

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Life was only a matter of intake and alimentation and reproduction.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

The problem of alimentation is, indeed, one of the most essential, perhaps the most essential, in the history of humanity.

From The Pros and Cons of Vivisection by Richet, Charles

By alimentation is meant not only necessary food, but raiment and things of personal necessity and comfort commensurate with the husband’s ability to make such provision.

From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe

In the alimentation of armies bread is the basal element.

From Martyria or Andersonville Prison by Hamlin, Augustus C.

As in the case of respiration, alimentation and excretion are suspended during hibernation.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various