alimentation
/ɑlmɛ̃ta.sjɑ̃/Definitions
1. noun
The act or process of feeding or nourishing something or someone.
“The farmer had to improve the alimentation of the livestock during the harsh winter.”
2. noun
A system of feeding a device or machine with fuel, such as a car’s alimentation system.
“The car’s alimentation system needed to be replaced after 100,000 miles.”
3. noun
The process of feeding a signal or data to a device or system.
“The computer’s alimentation process was too slow, causing the program to freeze.”
4. noun
The act of providing nourishment or food for something or someone.
“The gardener worked on the alimentation of the plants by adding fertilizer.”
5. verb
To feed or nourish something or someone.
“The mother alimented her baby with breast milk for the first few months.”
6. verb
To provide a device or machine with fuel.
“The mechanic alimented the car with gasoline before the long road trip.”