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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are consumed for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the purpose or reason for which something is eaten or used up.
Example: "These resources are consumed for the production of energy."
Alternatives: "are used for" or "are utilized for".
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About 2 kilograms of alumina are consumed for each kilogram of aluminum produced.
These include cocaine, marijuana and alcohol (which only causes rebound symptoms when large quantities are consumed for lengthy periods).
About 450 grams (1 pound) of carbon are consumed for every kilogram (2.2 pounds) of aluminum produced.
So a large amount of separation energy and cost are consumed for the extra equipment and treatments for separation and recovery.
More than 150,000 tons of malt and 50,000 tons of other cereals are consumed for beer production (ASSOBIRRA, industrial association for beer and malt production, www.assobirra.it).
Interestingly, Ostwald ripening, another often unfavorable process, can also be beneficial because smaller NCs that are consumed for growth have higher undesirable band-edge PL.
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The British have been consumed for two months with the condition of the team captain, David Beckham, who is recovering from a broken bone in his left foot.
By every account, Mr. Clooney has been consumed for years with the notion of doing "Fail-Safe" as a live television drama.
She has had pneumonia twice this year, which means the whole family is consumed for the duration with anxiety over her health.
That feature may satisfy parents and teachers who are concerned that the series could be consumed for the gaming component only and not the books.
Electricity was consumed for the garbage dryer operation.
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