ADP

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)dē-ˈpē 

: a nucleotide C₁₀H₁₅N₅O₁₀P₂ composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups that is formed in living cells as an intermediate between ATP and AMP and that is reversibly converted to ATP for the storing of energy by the addition of a high-energy phosphate group

called also adenosine diphosphate

Examples of ADP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Rosenberg Research, the seasonal adjustment for ADP’s September payroll calculation was the most generous for any September back to 1939. —Robert Barone, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024

In fact, new construction hires earn more than new hires in the professional services, according to payroll-services provider ADP. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024

The steadying after Wednesday’s dip came on the heels of an ADP report showing private-sector hiring accelerated to 143,000 jobs, which could be a positive sign ahead of the official jobs report on Friday. —Ian Mount, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024

Pay for job-changers was growing about 4 percentage points faster than those who stayed at their job before the pandemic, according to payroll processor ADP. —Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

adenosine diphosphate

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ADP

noun

ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē 

ā-ˈdē-ˌpē

: a compound formed in living cells that reacts to form ATP

Medical Definition

ADP

noun

ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē  ā-ˈdē-ˌpē 

: a nucleotide C₁₀H₁₅N₅O₁₀P₂ composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups that is formed in living cells as an intermediate between ATP and AMP and that is reversibly converted to ATP for the storing of energy by the addition of a high-energy phosphate group

called also adenosine diphosphate