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Metabolic rate

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noun

(1) The rate of metabolism, i.e. the amount of energy used in a certain period.

(2) The rate at which oxygen is used in respiration.


Supplement

See also: basal metabolic rate


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by stopme
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Topic: Biology Experiment Associated with Running
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by bottleofboos
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