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Catabolism

Noun CEFR B2
kəˈtæbəlɪzm

Definitions

Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Españolcatabolismo
Françaiscatabolisme
DeutschKatabolismus
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

catabolite catabolization catabolome catabolomics catabolysis catacaustic

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