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KATABOLIC

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by destructive metabolism

Synonyms:

catabolic; katabolic

Classified under:

Adjectives

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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