: 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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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 See all Example Sentences for ADP 

Word History

Etymology

adenosine diphosphate

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ADP was in 1942

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“ADP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ADP. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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ADP

noun
ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē How to pronounce ADP (audio)
ā-ˈdē-ˌpē
: a compound formed in living cells that reacts to form ATP

Medical Definition

: 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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