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metabolize
[muh-tab-uh-lahyz]
verb (used with or without object)
to subject to metabolism; change by metabolism.
metabolize
/ ɪˈæəˌɪ /
verb
to bring about or subject to metabolism
metabolize
To subject a substance to metabolism or produce a substance by metabolism.
Other 51Թ Forms
- metabolizability noun
- metabolizable adjective
- metabolizer noun
- unmetabolized adjective
- ˈٲˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of metabolize1
Example Sentences
It’s constantly speaking; our job is to be alive to transcribe its lessons, metabolize them through our process and put them onscreen as best we can.
Known for their antioxidant properties, they are water-soluble, meaning they are quickly metabolized and therefore unlikely to leave a mark on the skin.
Once the body has metabolized the alcohol, there's often a "rebound effect" in which the body tries to compensate for the alcohol-induced changes in physiological functions and sleep.
This sensitivity is in part due to a genetic predisposition estimated to exist in up to 50% of the population that determines whether people metabolize caffeine faster or slower.
When alcohol is metabolized in the body, it breaks down into a chemical called acetaldehyde that can attach itself to DNA.
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