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laze(2)(dictionary)
laze(dictionary)

metabolize (iou) and laze(2) (iou)


metabolize (iou)



metabolize verb. Also metabolise. L19.
[from Greek metabole change (see METABOLISM) + -IZE.]
Biology & Biochemistry.
verb trans. Cause (a substance) to undergo metabolism; process by metabolism. L19.
verb intrans. Perform or undergo metabolism. M20.
metaboliza'bility noun ability to be metabolized E20.
metabolizable adjective (a) (of a substance) able to be processed in metabolism; (b) (of energy) that can be made available or produced by metabolic processes: E20.
metabolizer noun an individual or organism that metabolizes a particular substance L20.

laze(2) (iou)



laze verb. L16.
[Back-form. from LAZY adjective.]
verb intrans. Lie, move, or act in a sleepy listless Fashion; enjoy oneself lazily. L16.
D. Wigoder He..shouted that I had lazed around for long enough. Holiday Which? You..may spot a turtle or a mantra ray, lazing on the sea bed.
verb trans. Orig., indulge (oneself) in indolence. Later, pass (time) away lazily. E17.