ADP

[ ey-dee-pee ]

abbreviation for

1. Biochemistry. adenosine diphosphate: an ester of adenosine and pyrophosphoric acid, C 10 H 12 N 5 O 3 H 3 P 2 O 7 , derived from ATP, and serving to transfer energy during glycolysis. Also called a·de·no·sine di·phos·phor·ic ac·id [uh, -, den, -, uh, -seen dahy-fos-, fawr, -ik , as, -id].
2. Computers. automatic data processing: the processing of data by computers or related devices, using techniques that reduce human intervention to a minimum. Compare EDP, IDP.

ADP

noun

1. biochem adenosine diphosphate; a nucleotide derived from ATP with the liberation of energy that is then used in the performance of muscular work

ADP

/ ā′dē′pē′ /

1. Short for adenosine diphosphate. An organic compound that is composed of adenosine and two phosphate groups. With the addition of another phosphate group, it is converted to ATP for the storage of energy during cell metabolism. It then forms again, from ATP, when a phosphate group is removed to release energy. Chemical formula: C 10 H 15 N 5 O 10 P 2 .

Example Sentences

“It’s going to be interesting to understand if the economy is running out of gas or coasting into summer solid hiring,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist at the payroll processor ADP.

From Seattle Times

That report is much more comprehensive than Wednesday’s from ADP, and economists expect Friday’s data to show a slight pickup in overall hiring.

From Seattle Times

Another from ADP Research Institute said private employers accelerated their hiring last month by more than economists expected.

From Seattle Times

Over the past three years, in partnership with Airbus and France's biggest airport operator, Group ADP, Air Liquide has been investigating the potential of hydrogen in the aviation business.

From BBC

DNA gripping was strongest when ATP was bound to the motor, weaker when ADP was attached, and weakest with no nucleotide bound at all.

From Science Daily