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Main meanings of adenylating in English

: adenylating1adenylating2

adenylating1

Pronunciation /əˈdɛnɪleɪtɪŋ/

noun

Biochemistry

  • The action or process of adenylating a compound or molecule; adenylation.

Origin

1970s. From adenylate + -ing.

Main meanings of adenylating in English

: adenylating1adenylating2

adenylating2

Pronunciation /əˈdɛnɪleɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Biochemistry

  • Of an enzyme, group, etc.: that causes the introduction of an adenyl radical into a compound or molecule.

Origin

1960s. From adenylate + -ing.