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KATABOLIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by destructive metabolism
Synonyms:
catabolic; katabolic
Classified under:
Similar:
destructive-metabolic; energy-releasing (of or relating to catabolism)
Derivation:
catabolism (breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Relating to or characterized by catabolism
Synonyms:
catabolic; katabolic
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
catabolism (breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy)
Derivation:
catabolism (breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy)
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