ingested

Example Sentences

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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

For decades, however, people have been worrying that small doses of glyphosate ingested over the long term can cause cancer and other health issues.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"However, the container which fell was left behind and it got ingested into the No. 2 engine of the aircraft," Air India added.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

She wondered if she had ingested something unclean with her breakfast.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan