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Metabolite

Similar term(s): metabolic breakdown products, metabolic conversion products.

Definition:

A substance that is the product of biological changes to a chemical.

Source: US EPA Glossary 

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Can also be described as a substance that takes part in, or is a product of, metabolism.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Metabolism - Metabolomics

Translation(s):

Español: Metabolito
Français: Métabolite

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