The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.
The processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms.
The ability to use this process.
The result of this process.
The assimilation and understanding of ideas.
Dissolution of a sample into a solution by means of adding acid and heat.
The action of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.
The act of ingesting something into a jet engine.