metabolism
(me-tab-o-lism)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, involving the conversion of food into energy and the building up and breaking down of substances.
Example Sentence
The book described the process of metabolism.
More Example Sentences
A person's metabolism can affect their weight and overall health.
Synonyms
biochemical processes; metabolic processes; energy conversion
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Rhymes
- metabolism