Dissimilation — synonyms, definition

1. dissimilation (Noun)

3 synonyms
catabolism destructive metabolism katabolism
2 definitions

dissimilation (Noun) — A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other. ex. "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation"

dissimilation (Noun) — Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.

3 types of
biological process linguistic process organic process
2 parts of
metabolic process metabolism
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