metabolic
adjective/ˌmɛtəˈbɑlɪk/
Frequency rank: #6,676 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to the chemical processes in living organisms that sustain life.
Example sentence
Regular exercise can boost your metabolic rate and help you maintain a healthy weight.
Synonyms & related words
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