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catabolite

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ca·​tab·​o·​lite | \ kə-ˈta-bə-ˌlīt How to pronounce catabolite (audio) \

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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The first known use of catabolite was circa 1909

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“Catabolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catabolite. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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catabolite

noun
ca·​tab·​o·​lite | \ -ˌlīt How to pronounce catabolite (audio) \

Medical Definition of catabolite

: a product of catabolism

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