metabolism — The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 생명체가 살아가기 위해 체내에서 일어나는 화학적 과정, 신진대사
Korean pronunciation: 머**태**볼리즘
Example Sentences
- My cat's metabolism is so slow that she gains weight just by looking at food.
- Understanding metabolism is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- His metabolism works like a Ferrari engine - everything burns super fast!
metabolism
NOUN//məˈtæbəlɪzəm//
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life
An athlete's metabolism processes nutrients to maintain energy after exercise
Every organism runs on metabolism's mechanism!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'metabole' meaning 'change' or 'transformation', combined with the suffix '-ism' meaning 'process' or 'condition'. The term was adopted into scientific English in the 19th century to describe the chemical transformations occurring in living organisms.
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📝Examples
“My cat's metabolism is so slow that she gains weight just by looking at food.”
“Understanding metabolism is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
“His metabolism works like a Ferrari engine - everything burns super fast!”
“Scientists study plant metabolism to understand photosynthesis better.”
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