dop

¹ American  

[dop] / dɒp /

noun

1. a tool for holding gemstones for cutting or polishing.

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D.O.P. ² American  

abbreviation

Photography.

1. developing-out paper.

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dop British  

/ dɒp /

noun

1. a tot or small drink, usually alcoholic

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verb

1. to fail to reach the required standard in (an examination, course, etc)

Etymology

Origin of dop

1690–1700; < Dutch: shell, pod, cover

Example Sentences

Italy's Parmesan Reggiano carries the DOP certification to indicate "Protected Designation of Origin", but the name Parmesan is also used by lower-quality competitors abroad.

From Barron's

Further studies are needed to understand the precise underlying molecular and neuronal mechanisms, for the development of novel therapies targeting DOP in the PL-BLA pathway.

From Science Daily

One such selective DOP agonist -- KNT-127 -- has been shown to exert 'anxiolytic' or anxiety-reducing effects in animal models, with minimal side effects.

From Science Daily

Based on this, they hypothesized that DOP activation by KNT-127 suppresses glutamatergic transmission and attenuates PL-BLA-mediated anxiety-like behavior.

From Science Daily

The research introduces the driving mechanism for phytoplankton growth under the influence of human activities, termed the 'Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump', where phytoplankton absorbs a large amount of nitrogen, exacerbates phosphorus deficiency, and enhances the bioavailability of DOP for phytoplankton growth.

From Science Daily