Catabolism (Noun)

Meaning

Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Katabolism
• Destructive Metabolism
• Dissimilation

Antonyms

• Anabolism

Hypernyms

• Biological Process

Related Words

• Katabolic (adjective)
• Catabolic (adjective)
• Catabolize (verb)