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catabolise

/kəˈtæb.ə.laɪz/

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verb

/kəˈtæb.ə.laɪz/C2formalscientific
  • ruГлагол, используемый в биохимии для описания метаболического процесса расщепления сложных молекул на более простые с выделением энергии.

A verb used in biochemistry to describe the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

  1. Break down complex moleculesC1formalscientific

    To subject a substance to catabolism, the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones to release energy.

    ruРасщеплять сложные молекулы

    • The body catabolises carbohydrates into glucose for energy.
    • During fasting, the liver catabolises stored fat.
    • Enzymes help catabolise proteins into amino acids.

    Synonymsbreak downdecomposedegrademetabolize

    Antonymssynthesise

Forms
  • catabolised past participle
  • catabolized past participle
  • catabolised past simple
  • catabolized past simple
  • catabolising present participle
  • catabolizing present participle
  • catabolises third person singular
  • catabolizes third person singular