fat-metabolizing
|fat-me-tab-o-liz-ing|
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/fæt mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/fæt mɪˈtæbəlaɪzɪŋ/
(metabolize)
breaking down fats
Etymology
Etymology Information
'metabolize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'metabole,' where 'meta-' meant 'change' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'metabole' transformed into the Latin word 'metabolismus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metabolize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change or transform,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to process substances in the body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process of breaking down fats in the body to produce energy.
The fat-metabolizing enzyme plays a crucial role in weight management.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 13:05