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metabolite

/mɛtəˈbɒlaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does metabolite mean?

noun

A substance produced or involved in metabolism, such as a product of cellular respiration or a compound involved in a metabolic pathway.

Example

"The researchers studied the metabolites produced by the bacteria during fermentation."

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