ADP

noun \ ˌā-(ˌ)dē-ˈpē \

Definition of ADP

: 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

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Origin and Etymology of adp

adenosine diphosphate

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First Known Use: 1942

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ADP

noun \ ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē , ā-ˈdē-ˌpē \

medical Definition of ADP

: 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