catabolic

Adjective

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

catabolic(a = adj.pert) katabolic - relating to or characterized by catabolism; Array

Derived form noun catabolism₁

catabolic(a = adj.all) katabolic - characterized by destructive metabolism; Array

Antonym: anabolic

Derived form noun catabolism₁

catabolic, adj.

Of or pertaining to catabolism; as, catabolic processes, which give rise to substances (katastates) of decreasing complexity and increasing stability. [1913 Webster]
characterized by destructive metabolism; contrasted with anabolic. [WordNet 1.5]