ADP
noun
: 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
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The developments are the result of a partnership between Volocopter and Group ADP that started in 2020.
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J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
This follows three years of collaborative efforts between the German air mobility company and French airport operator Groupe ADP, and signals the start of pre-commercial test series designed to validate the technologies.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2024
The impending strike comes after a strike planned for July 17 was averted, following an agreement last week between ADP and union representatives to award bonuses to all airport staff during the Olympics period.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 24 July 2024
However, there was some positive inflation data in the ADP report, with wages increasing at their slowest pace in three years.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 July 2024
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J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
This follows three years of collaborative efforts between the German air mobility company and French airport operator Groupe ADP, and signals the start of pre-commercial test series designed to validate the technologies.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2024
The impending strike comes after a strike planned for July 17 was averted, following an agreement last week between ADP and union representatives to award bonuses to all airport staff during the Olympics period.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 24 July 2024
However, there was some positive inflation data in the ADP report, with wages increasing at their slowest pace in three years.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 July 2024
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ADP
noun
ˌā-ˌdē-ˈpē 
ā-ˈdē-ˌpē
: a compound formed in living cells that reacts to form ATP
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ADP
noun
: 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
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