katabolic
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katabolic
[ adj ]

1. relating to or characterized by catabolism

<adj.pert>

2. characterized by destructive metabolism

<adj.all>

katabolic \kat`a*bol"ic\, a. (Physiol.)
Of or pertaining to catabolism; same as {catabolic}.
[1913 Webster + PJC]


catabolic \catabolic\ adj. [Formerly spelled {katabolic}.]
1. Of or pertaining to catabolism; as, catabolic processes,
which give rise to substances (katastates) of decreasing
complexity and increasing stability.
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]

2. characterized by destructive metabolism; contrasted with
{anabolic}.
[WordNet 1.5]