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KATABOLIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does katabolic mean?
• KATABOLIC (adjective)
The adjective KATABOLIC has 2 senses:
1. relating to or characterized by catabolism
2. characterized by destructive metabolism
Familiarity information: KATABOLIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or characterized by catabolism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
catabolic; katabolic
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)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Characterized by destructive metabolism
Synonyms:
catabolic; katabolic
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)
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