Ingestion 11 : Swallowing (such as eating or drinking). Chemicals in or on food, drink, utensils, cigarettes, hands, etc. can be ingested. After ingestion, chemicals may be absorbed into the blood and distributed throughout the body
Center for Environmental Health Outreach and Education Group, Glossary of Environmental Health Terms, New York State Department of Health, NY, USA 2012. http: //www.health.ny.gov/environmental/glossary/, (Envir Hlth and Sfty - Amer) {694}