dissimilation

noun /dɪ,sɪmə'leɪʃən/

Definition
breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'dissimilation'.
Etymology
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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
6
Consonants
7
Length
13

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Length
13
Syllables
5
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