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

The Always Designing for People (ADP) report found that some 122,000 jobs were added in the private sector in December, coming around 24,000 short of the November total of 146,000. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025

Further, private sector companies added fewer jobs than expected last month, according to payroll service provider ADP. —Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025

One Wednesday report by private payroll company ADP said U.S. employers slowed their hiring last month by more than expected. —Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

Earlier, a private-sector jobs report from ADP, the payment processing firm, showed a slower pace of job creation in December, and slower wage growth. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025

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