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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/

Korean meaning: 신체가 기본적인 생명 활동을 유지하기 위해 휴식 상태에서 에너지를 소비하는 비율

Korean pronunciation: 메타**볼**릭 **레**이트

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

metabolic rate concept
💡 Concept

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

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metabolic rate rhyme
🎵 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

Origin

그리스어 'metabole'(변화)와 라틴어 'ratum'(비율)에서 유래. 신체 내에서 일어나는 화학적 변화의 속도를 의미하게 되었다.

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🎵Rhyme

ratelatefatestate
rate
late
fate
state

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

metabolismenergy expenditurecaloric burn ratebasal metabolic rate

Antonyms

metabolic slowdownenergy conservation

Related

caloriesenergynutritionexercisedietweight management