Absorbed
Ingested
Both words in one sentence
- In Lawrence Watt-Evans' Obsidian Chronicles, dragon venom that is ingested or absorbed into the bloodstream of humans grants them immortality while stealing many of their emotions and ability to reproduce.
Source: Body Horror / Literature -
The psychedelic properties of LSD were first discovered through something similar to this — though in LSD's case, it wasn't ingested, but absorbed and took effect by touch.
Source: Fingertip Drug Analysis -
In The Dresden Files, vampire saliva contains a narcotic that's powerfully addictive when absorbed through the skin (or ingested).
Source: Kiss of Death
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