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Dissimilation (Noun)

Meaning 1

A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other; "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Related Words

  • Dissimilate (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Catabolism
  • Katabolism
  • Destructive Metabolism

Hypernyms

  • Biological Process
  • Organic Process
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