| katabatic | (adjective) of an air current or wind; moving downward or down a slope because of cooling especially at night | Synonyms: catabatic |
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| katabolic | (adjective) characterized by destructive metabolism | Synonyms: catabolic |
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| (adjective) relating to or characterized by catabolism | Synonyms: catabolic |
| katabolism | (noun) breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy | Synonyms: catabolism, destructive metabolism, dissimilation |
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| katamorphism | (noun) metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones | - |
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