water of metabolism

wa·ter of me·tab·o·lism

the water formed in the body by oxidation of the hydrogen of the food, the greatest amount being produced in the metabolism of fat (about 117 g per 100 g of fat). Synonym(s): water of combustion

wa·ter of me·tab·o·lism

(waw'tĕr mĕ-tab'ŏ-lizm) The water formed in the body by oxidation of the hydrogen of the food, the greatest amount being produced in the metabolism of fat (about 117 g/100 g of fat).