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adp

noun

Simple meaning

A nucleotide, the result of adenosine triphosphate losing a phosphate group in metabolism.

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ˈeɪˈdiˈpi

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Definition

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noun

  1. A nucleotide, the result of adenosine triphosphate losing a phosphate group in metabolism.

  2. Data processing by a computer

  3. An element that combines syntactically with a phrase and indicates how that phrase should be interpreted in the surrounding context; a preposition or postposition.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

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  • “I finally remembered the difference for my biology test: ATP becomes ADP when it loses a phosphate group during metabolism.”

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  • adp systemnounCompound term

    A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage.

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