phosphocreatine
A phosphorylated derivative of creatine that is used in muscles to store chemical energyA phosphorylated derivative of creatine that is used in muscles to store chemical energy
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A phosphorylated derivative of creatine that is used in muscles to store chemical energy
an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction
Forms
plural: phosphocreatines| Singular | phosphocreatine |
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uncountable
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction:creatine phosphatecreatine phosphoric acid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable