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catabolize

[kuh-tab-uh-lahyz]

ca·tab·o·lize

[kuh-tab-uh-lahyz] verb, -lized, -liz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to cause (a nutrient or other substance) to undergo catabolism.
verb (used without object)
2.
to be subjected to catabolism.

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Origin:
1925–30; catabol(ism) + -ize
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catabolize

verb
subject to catabolism 
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