ingestible

adjective

as in absorbable

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Recent Examples of ingestible Of course, ingestible capsules carry risks. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026 Scientists are building these ingestible devices to do more than observe. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Peptides — those injectable, ingestible, spreadable, sprayable compounds that seem to be taking the health nuts of the world by storm — aren’t going away. — Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026 Wearable—and ingestible—sensors have given scientists new ways to track athletes and test potential interventions. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 And there’s been a growing awareness among consumers about skin aging and acne that are linked to internal factors of hormones, strength, stress and metabolism — making ingestible products more effective. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Hair + Energy is JSHealth’s bestselling ingestible formula for thicker, stronger, healthier-looking hair, starring iodine from exclusive JSHealth Miracle Kelp along with zinc. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingestible
  1. absorbable
  2. edible
  3. swallowable
  4. digestible
  5. chewable
Adjective
  • Formulated with DiCalcium Malate (DimaCal), a highly absorbable form of calcium, this premium supplement is designed to support strong bones and healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular function.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
  • Consider using a highly absorbable form of calcium, like calcium citrate.
    — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 30 June 2026
Definition of absorbable
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  • Aegina’s most famous export—and other edible souvenirs at Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets by the fish market in the port.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of edible
Adjective
  • The Origin of Ingestible Devices The idea of a smart capsule has been around since the late 1950s, when researchers first experimented with swallowable devices to record temperature, gastric pH, or pressure inside the digestive tract.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
  • More recently, some transplants have been delivered in swallowable capsules.
    — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Definition of swallowable
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  • Podcast Marketing Magic is a valuable destination for podcasters, primarily but not always independent, for making podcast marketing relatable, digestible, and accessible for podcasters at any stage of creation.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The protein in eggs is also highly digestible, so your body can efficiently absorb and utilize it.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
Definition of digestible
Adjective
  • And as every dietitian quoted above stressed, no chewable, no matter how well-formulated, beats a plate of actual produce.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of chewable

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“Ingestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingestible. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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