consumptie

Dutch

Borrowed from Latin cōnsumptiō.

consumptie f (plural consumpties, diminutive consumptietje n)

consumption, act of eating or drinking
Deze aardappelen zijn ongeschikt voor consumptie.
These potatoes are unsuitable for consumption.
(food and drinks, countable) portion of food or drink
Er mogen geen consumpties meegenomen worden naar de filmzaal.
It is not allowed to bring consumables into the viewing room.
(economics) consumption, act of consuming
Synonym: verbruik

De consumptie van aardolie geschiedt meestal niet via het spijsverteringskanaal.
The consumption of petroleum usually doesn't occur via the digestive system.
(economics) quantity of goods and services that is consumed
De overgang naar autarkie leidde tot een grote afname in consumptie.
The transition to autarky led to a large decrease in consumption.
(archaic) pulmonary tuberculosis
Hij kreeg consumptie en ging dood.
He attracted consumption and died.