# metabolic vs metabolite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### metabolic
*adjective · IPA /mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/ · frequency rank #12,639*
Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change.

### metabolite
*noun · IPA /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ · frequency rank #36,664*
Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.

## Source
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