a. [ Cf. LL. assimilativus, F. assimilatif. ] Tending to, or characterized by, assimilation; that assimilates or causes assimilation;
a. (Physiol.) Having power to disassimilate; of the nature of disassimilation. [ 1913 Webster ]
Disassimilative processes constitute a marked feature in the life of animal cells. McKendrick. [ 1913 Webster ]