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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

catabolic

/kætəˈbɒlɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does catabolic mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by the breakdown or destruction of complex substances into simpler ones, often with the release of energy. Involving the degradation or disintegration of complex molecules.

Example

"The catabolic process in the cell's mitochondria is crucial for energy production."

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