ADP
Biochemistry.adenosine diphosphate: an ester of adenosine and pyrophosphoric acid, C10H12N5O3H3P2O7, derived from ATP, and serving to transfer energy during glycolysis.: Also called a·de·no·sine di·phos·phor·ic ac·id [uh-den-uh-seen dahy-fos-fawr-ik as-id] /əˈdɛn əˌsin daɪ fɒsˈfɔr ɪk ˈæs ɪd/ .
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The same excuse was trotted out when the January ADP number came in weak.
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British Dictionary definitions for ADP
biochem adenosine diphosphate; a nucleotide derived from ATP with the liberation of energy that is then used in the performance of muscular work
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Scientific definitions for ADP
[ ā′dē′pē′ ]
Short for adenosine diphosphate. An organic compound that is composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups. With the addition of another phosphate group, it is converted to ATP for the storage of energy during cell metabolism. It then forms again, from ATP, when a phosphate group is removed to release energy. Chemical formula: C10H15N5O10P2.
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