verb
metabolize
Metabolize (verb) means to undergo metabolism.
verb
1
To undergo metabolism.
2
To cause a substance to undergo metabolism.
3
To produce a substance using metabolism.
4
To absorb and process as if by metabolism.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek μετᾰβολή (metăbolḗ, “change, mutation”) + -ize.
Rhymes for metabolize
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What is the meaning of metabolize?
"metabolize" (verb) means to undergo metabolism.
What are the different meanings of metabolize?
"metabolize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To undergo metabolism; 2. To cause a substance to undergo metabolism; 3. To produce a substance using metabolism.