Intake

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005911",
  "term": "Intake",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The amount of a substance that is taken into the body over a specific period, regardless of whether it is absorbed. This process occurs through inhalation, ingestion, or dermal contact, representing the total exposure at the body's boundaries. Intake is quantified in units of mass per unit time, such as milligrams per day, and is a distinct measure from uptake, which is the amount that crosses a biological barrier and is absorbed.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1245 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/intake/"
}