DESTRUCTIVE METABOLISM Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase destructive metabolism. (close relations)
Definition of DESTRUCTIVE METABOLISM
Best Alternative Words for DESTRUCTIVE METABOLISM
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| catabolism | nounn | |||||||
noun • breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy | ||||||||
| breakdown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue • a mental or physical breakdown • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • a cessation of normal operation • an analysis into mutually exclusive categories • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance | ||||||||
| decomposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the analysis of a vector field • in a decomposed state • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • the organic phenomenon of rotting | ||||||||
| degradation | nounn | |||||||
noun • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) • a low or downcast state | ||||||||
| dissipation | nounn | |||||||
noun • breaking up and scattering by dispersion • dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure • useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly | ||||||||
| dissimilation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other • breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy | ||||||||
| katabolism | nounn | |||||||
noun • breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy | ||||||||
