nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

/ˈædn-ɪn daɪˈnjukliəˌtaɪd/
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Definitions of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
  1. noun
    a coenzyme present in most living cells and derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid; serves as a reductant in various metabolic processes
    synonyms: NAD
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    coenzyme
    a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
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