verb
metabolize
Metabolize (verb) means to go through the chemical processes of metabolism.
verb
1
To go through the chemical processes of metabolism.
2
To make a substance go through metabolism.
"Among the many types of juice, grapefruit stands out from the pack because it changes the way some people absorb and metabolize different drugs."
— Walter C. Willett, News About What You Drink (2004)
"The genes in question encode two enzymes that metabolize alcohol and its breakdown products; the two enzymes are known as alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase."
— Dustin Stephens, The Drunken Monkey Hypothesis (2004)
3
To make a substance through the process of metabolism.
4
To take in and break down as though through metabolism.
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Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek μετᾰβολή (metăbolḗ, “change, mutation”) and -ize.
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Rhymes for metabolize
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What is the meaning of metabolize?
"metabolize" (verb) means to go through the chemical processes of metabolism.
What is another word for metabolize?
Other words for "metabolize" include metabolise.
What are the different meanings of metabolize?
"metabolize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To go through the chemical processes of metabolism; 2. To make a substance go through metabolism; 3. To make a substance through the process of metabolism.
