word
adenosine triphosphate
ah-DEN-oh-seen try-FOS-fayt
əˈdɛnəsiːn traɪˈfɒsfeɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
adenosinetriphosphate
Dictionary meaning
The primary energy currency of cells, abbreviated ATP.
Examples
- Mitochondria generate adenosine triphosphate through aerobic respiration.
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