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metabolism

/məˈtæbəlɪzəm/
Word
Definition

A person’s metabolism is the way chemical processes in their body use energy.

Example Sentence

If you exercise every day, your metabolism speeds up.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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