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metabolic ratethe rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmetəˈbɑːlɪk reɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My friend claims his slow metabolic rate is why he gains weight just by looking at pizza.
  • Regular exercise can significantly improve your metabolic rate.
  • She drinks green tea all day hoping to speed up her metabolic rate, but mostly just runs to the bathroom.

metabolic rate

NOUN

[/ˌmetəˈbɑːlɪk reɪt/]

the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions

the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions
💡 Concept

the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions

Your metabolic rate determines your fate, even in a resting state!
🎵 Rhyme

Your metabolic rate determines your fate, even in a resting state!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmetəˈbɑːlɪk reɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk reɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmeta--
Rootbol
Suffix--ic

🎵Rhyme

ratelatefatestate
rate
late
fate
state

🔗Collocations

basal metabolic rate
increase metabolic rate
slow metabolic rate
boost metabolic rate
resting metabolic rate
high metabolic rate

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My friend claims his slow metabolic rate is why he gains weight just by looking at pizza.

Regular exercise can significantly improve your metabolic rate.

😄 Fun example

She drinks green tea all day hoping to speed up her metabolic rate, but mostly just runs to the bathroom.

Age tends to decrease metabolic rate, which is why many adults gain weight over time.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

metabolismenergy expenditurecaloric burn ratebasal metabolic rate

Antonyms

metabolic slowdownenergy conservation

Related

caloriesenergynutritionexercisedietweight management

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