About The Word Disassimilation
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Disassimilation
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What's The Definition Of Disassimilation?Synonyms | Synonyms for Disassimilation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Disassimilation: See Also | Disassimilation In Webster's Dictionary \Dis`as*sim`i*la"tion\, n. (Physics)
The decomposition of complex substances, within the organism,
into simpler ones suitable only for excretion, with evolution
of energy, -- a normal nutritional process the reverse of
assimilation; downward metabolism.
The breaking down of already existing chemical compounds
into simpler ones, sometimes called disassimilation.
--Martin.
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