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

Among 68 million white-collar workers, just 1.3% were promoted in the first three months of 2024, according to Bloomberg reporting citing ADP data. —Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024

The complaint further accused ADP & Associates Professional Inspections of not properly inspecting the ride before Tyre rode it. —Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024

The labor market weakened significantly in October with only 12,000 net new jobs added during the month, and an ADP report released Wednesday showed that private payrolls grew less than expected in November. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Hiring in manufacturing was the weakest since the spring, according to Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. —Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 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