ADP

[ey-dee-pee]

abbreviation

1. Also called adenosine diphosphoric acid. Biochemistry.,  adenosine diphosphate: an ester of adenosine and pyrophosphoric acid, C 10 H 12 N 5 O 3 H 3 P 2 O 7 , derived from ATP, and serving to transfer energy during glycolysis.

2. Computers.,  automatic data processing: the processing of data by computers or related devices, using techniques that reduce human intervention to a minimum.

ADP

noun

1. biochem adenosine diphosphate; a nucleotide derived from ATP with the liberation of energy that is then used in the performance of muscular work

ADP

1. 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: C ₁₀ H ₁₅ N ₅ O ₁₀ P ₂ .

Example Sentences

Also Wednesday, closely watched ADP Research released figures showed private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000 in September with job growth slowing across many industries.

From Los Angeles Times

Although some existing users still have it for now, Apple said in a statement it was "gravely disappointed" that it could no longer offer ADP in the UK.

From BBC

It applied to all content stored using ADP service.

From BBC

In February, Apple pulled ADP from the UK and in March launched legal proceedings against the government, in a case which is being heard by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

From BBC

ADP costs the Scottish government £193m more than it receives, which is money taken from other spending.

From BBC