Meaning of the word metabolise in English

What does metabolise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

metabolise

US /məˈtæb.ə.laɪz/
UK /məˈtæb.ə.laɪz/
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Verb

process (a substance) in the body by metabolism

Example:
The body needs time to metabolise the sugar.
Alcohol is metabolised in the liver.