# metabolism vs metabolite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### metabolism
*noun · IPA /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ · frequency rank #9,918*
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

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

## Source
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