Synonyms for catabolism
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.
Related words
- Other spellings
- katabolism
Forms
- Plural
- catabolisms → dissimilations, catabolisations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| catabolism | falling | |
| dissimilation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- catabolysis
- 13 letters
- dissimilation
- 14 letters
- catabolisation