active transport

ac·tive trans·port

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tiv verb trans-pawrt, -pohrt]
- /ˈæk tɪv verb trænsˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tiv verb trans-pawrt, -pohrt]
- /ˈæk tɪv verb trænsˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/

Definitions of active transport words

noun active transport a process by which molecules are enabled to pass across a membrane from a region in which they are in a low concentration to one of high concentration; this requires the expenditure of energy in metabolism and is assisted by carrier proteins, commonly referred to as pumps 3
noun active transport the passage of ions or molecules from one side of a cell membrane to another in opposition to inhibiting conditions, as osmotic equilibrium, by means of energy released in cell metabolism 3
noun active transport the movement of ions or molecules across a cellular membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring the consumption of energy. 1
noun active transport (transportation planning) Walking and cycling as means of travel. 0

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Origin of active transport

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Active transport

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active transport popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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