activity
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7.3
- noun
- /ækˈtɪvɪti/
- Specialized
:
actividad
- In analytical chemistry, it is crucial to assess the activity of catalysts to ensure optimal performance in reactions.
- enzyme activity
- chemical activity
- antioxidant activity
It increases the activity of the beta adrenergic receptors.
- It increases the activity of the beta adrenergic receptors.
Examples
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Researchers measured the activity of the enzyme to understand its role in the reaction process.
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So that means either higher or lower activity as shown here.
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Laser activity will exist in 30 seconds.
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And what this means is that their activity uses NAD.
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There is an existing framework called the JCPOA to control the nuclear activity of Iran.
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But the pathway of steps and signals that make up this biochemical activity is mostly a mystery.
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So there are studies in which they measure activity in the left prefrontal cortex that is this part of the brain.
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High pressure inhibits the activity of both gyrases by pushing their subunits apart.
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It increases the activity of the beta adrenergic receptors.
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It can counterbalance inflammation based on the activity duration and intensity.
Idioms
Compounds
32
2.7
An activity at school that is not part of lessons, like sports or clubs
- NSFW
31
3.0
Physical acts between people, like touching or having sex, that give pleasure
- Specialized
5
3.4
Actions done to run a company, like buying, selling or providing services
- Specialized
1
3.9
Actions to collect and study information about threats for military or security services
- Informal
1
4.1
A busy time when many things happen quickly and in a confused way
A former U.S. intelligence agency that did advanced computer research
- Specialized
Action that makes small particles or cells stick together into clumps in a liquid
A US Marine Corps unit that gathers and gives information for Marine missions worldwide
Sexual activities people do outside school, often social or romantic
How Active
- Specialized
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7.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Activity comes from the root act meaning 'to do' or 'have the power to act'. So in chemistry, activity means how strongly a substance can 'act' in a reaction — its real ability to take part.