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catabolite

noun
ca·tab·o·lite | \-ˌlīt \

Definition of catabolite 

: a product of catabolism

First Known Use of catabolite

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for catabolite

catabol(ism) + -ite entry 1

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Dictionary Entries near catabolite

catabasis

catabolic

catabolism

catabolite

catabolize

catacaustic

catachresis

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catabolite

noun
ca·tab·o·lite | \-ˌlīt \

Medical Definition of catabolite 

: a product of catabolism

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