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Definition of metabolize

metabolize

/məˈtæb.ə.laɪz/
(UK: metabolise)
me · tab · o · lize
Adverb:metabolically
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Adjective:metabolic
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Past Simple:metabolized
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Past Participle:metabolized
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Present Participle:metabolizing
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metabolize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To process or convert a substance within a living organism through chemical reactions in order to provide energy or build tissue.

Example

"The liver plays a primary role in helping the human body metabolize medications and nutrients."

2

To undergo chemical processing or transformation within a living organism by means of metabolism.

Example

"Simple carbohydrates metabolize much faster in the bloodstream than complex fibers."

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• Rhymes for metabolize

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'metabolism' and the verbal suffix '-ize', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'metabolē' (change), from 'metaballein' (to throw into a different position or alter).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metabolize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metabolize
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