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Noun: adenosine triphosphate  u'denu`seen trI'fósfeyt
  1. A nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions
    - ATP

Derived forms: adenosine triphosphates

Type of: base, nucleotide

Encyclopedia: Adenosine triphosphate