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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) amp
ampere.

2. (n.) amp
an amplifier.

3. (v.t.) amp
to amplify.

4. AMP
adenosine monophosphate: a nucleotide composed of adenine, ribose, and one phosphate group, formed by the partial breakdown of adenosine triphosphate, usu. at an end point in the metabolic pathway; adenylic acid.

Etymology: (1950–55)

Definition of 'AMP'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) ampere, amp, A
the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
"a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps"

2. (noun) adenosine monophosphate, AMP, adenylic acid
a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP

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