metabolite

noun

me·​tab·​o·​lite mə-ˈta-bə-ˌlīt 

1

: a product of metabolism

2

: a substance essential to the metabolism of a particular organism or to a particular metabolic process

Examples of metabolite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That metabolism process converts CBD into metabolites that move through your body and take effect. —Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024

The study’s most disturbing finding was that even when exposed to low levels over a long period of time, fluoxetine and its metabolites harms male guppies. —Grrlscientist, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

The results indicated that infants with particular levels of those metabolites in their blood had a higher risk of SIDS — up to 14 times the odds compared to infants with the lowest risk. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2024

This is the primary metabolite of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep patterns.10 Research suggests that physically active people should consume caffeine 60 minutes before exercise because blood levels of caffeine reach their maximum value 60 minutes after ingestion. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

metabol(ic) or metabol(ism) + -ite entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

metabolite

noun

me·​tab·​o·​lite mə-ˈtab-ə-ˌlīt 

1

: a substance produced by metabolism

2

: a substance essential to a process of metabolism

Medical Definition

metabolite

noun

me·​tab·​o·​lite -ˌlīt 

1

: a product of metabolism:

a

: a metabolic waste usually more or less toxic to the organism producing it : excretion

b

: a product of one metabolic process that is essential to another such process in the same organism

c

: a metabolic waste of one organism that is markedly toxic to another : antibiotic

2

: a substance essential to the metabolism of a particular organism or to a particular metabolic process