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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

catabolizing

/kætəˈbɒlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does catabolizing mean?

verb

To break down or decompose something, especially into simpler components. This can be a chemical or biological process.

Example

"The bacteria began catabolizing the complex organic molecules, releasing energy in the process."

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