(biology, intransitive) To undergo metabolism. / (biology, transitive) To cause a substance to undergo metabolism. / (biology, transitive) To produce a substance using metabolism.

(sciences, countable) Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment.

A rare metallic chemical element of high economic value, such as gold and platinum.

Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor. / Like a meteor in speed, brilliance, or ephemeralness. / (geology) Of water: originating in the atmosphere. / Influenced by the weather.

(chemistry) An element, such as silicon or germanium, intermediate in properties between that of a metal and a nonmetal; especially one that exhibits the external characteristics of a metal, but behaves chemically more as a nonmetal.

(not comparable) Of or relating to the metalloids. / (informal) Characteristic of the metal music genre.

Alternative spelling of metabolize

In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

(chemistry) a chemical bond in which mobile electrons are shared over many nuclei; this leads to electrical conduction

A brass alloy consisting of copper (55%), zinc (41-43%) and iron (1-3%), with the balance consisting of various other metals. The proportions used make the material harder and suitable for valves and bearings.