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Metabolite

Noun CEFR B2
mɪˈtæbəlaɪt

Definitions

Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.

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Examples

“Cannabis and some of its metabolites, for example, persist in the fat stores of the body for several weeks after a single dose.”
“In addition to looking at gene expression, Bozek and her colleagues analyzed levels of metabolites, a diverse group of small molecules that includes sugars, nucleic acids and neurotransmitters. Many metabolites are either necessary for metabolism or produced by it.”

CEFR level

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

Metabolites metabolizability metabolization Metabolize Metabolized metabolizer

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