'catabolic' definitions:
Definition of 'catabolic'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'catabolic'
From: GCIDE
- 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]