me·tab·o·lize also Brit me·tab·o·lise 
/məˈtæbəˌlaɪz/ verb
me·tab·o·liz·es; me·tab·o·lized; me·tab·o·liz·ing /məˈtæbəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] biology : to change (food) into a form that can be used by your body : to process and use (substances brought into your body) by metabolism
▪ metabolizing nutrients ▪ Food is metabolized by the body.
▪ metabolizing nutrients ▪ Food is metabolized by the body.
