ADP

n.
A nucleotide, C₁₀H₁₅N₅O₁₀P₂, composed of adenosine and two linked phosphate groups, that is converted to ATP for the storage of energy.

[A(DENOSINE) D(I)P(HOSPHATE).]

Adenosine diphosphate, see adenine; ATP.

(ā'dē'pē')
n.

Adenosine diphosphate; an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for the storage of energy.

1. adenosine diphosphate.
2. automatic data processing.

• ADP-ribosylation — the attachment of ADP-ribose to elongation factor 2 that blocks the translocation of the nascent polypeptide. The mode of action of diphtheria toxin.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for energy storage
  Synonym: adenosine diphosphate

Meaning #2: data processing by a computer
  Synonym: automatic data processing

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