excessive intake JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɛksˈsɛsɪv ˈɪnteɪk/ · ex.ses.sive.in.take
noun
- The act or state of consuming an excessive amount of a substance, such as food or drink. The doctor warned the patient about the dangers of excessive intake of sugar.
- A situation in which an excessive amount of a substance is being consumed, often resulting in negative consequences. The excessive intake of pollutants in the river led to a severe environmental crisis.
verb
- To consume an excessive amount of a substance, often unintentionally or excessively. She had been excessive in her intake of caffeine, leading to a nervous breakdown.
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Did you know? The phrase 'excessive intake' is often used in medical and health contexts to describe the dangers of consuming too much of a substance, but it can also be used in more general contexts to describe situations where an excessive amount of something is being consumed or used.