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- [kuh-tab-uh-liz-uh m]
- /kəˈtæb əˌlɪz əm/
- /kˈatəbˌəʊlɪzəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-tab-uh-liz-uh m]
- /kəˈtæb əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of catabolism word
- noun catabolism a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism 3
- noun catabolism the process in a plant or animal by which living tissue is changed into energy and waste products of a simpler chemical composition; destructive metabolism 3
- noun catabolism destructive metabolism; the breaking down in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones, with the release of energy (opposed to anabolism). 1
- noun catabolism The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism. 1
- noun catabolism (biochemistry) destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials. 0
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Origin of catabolism
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek katabol(ḗ) a throwing down (kata- cata- + bolḗ a throw; compare katabállein to throw down) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Catabolism
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catabolism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catabolism
noun catabolism
- digestion — the process in the alimentary canal by which food is broken up physically, as by the action of the teeth, and chemically, as by the action of enzymes, and converted into a substance suitable for absorption and assimilation into the body.
- consumption — The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them.
- ingestion — to take, as food, into the body (opposed to egest).
- inhalation — an act or instance of inhaling.
- anabolism — a metabolic process in which complex molecules are synthesized from simpler ones with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism
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