adenosine diphosphate

noun

: adp

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First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adenosine diphosphate was in 1936

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adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate

adenosine diphosphate

adenosine monophosphate

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“Adenosine diphosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adenosine%20diphosphate. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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adenosine diphosphate

noun

aden·o·sine di·phos·phate

ə-ˈden-ə-ˌsēn-dī-ˈfäs-ˌfāt

: adp

Medical Definition

adenosine diphosphate

noun

: adp

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adenosine diphosphate

noun

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