Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are: the conversion of the energy in food to energy available to run cellular processes; ...

What does it mean for something to get metabolized?

English Language Learners Definition of metabolize

: to change (food) into a form that can be used by your body : to process and use (substances brought into your body) by metabolism.

What does metabolise mean?

verb. When you metabolize a substance, it is affected by chemical processes in your body so that, for example, it is broken down, absorbed, and used. [technical] Diabetics cannot metabolise glucose properly. [ VERB noun]