CATABOLISM

catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism

(noun) breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

catabolism (usually uncountable, plural catabolisms)

(biochemistry) Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

Antonyms

• anabolism

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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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