active transport

ac·ti·vet·ransport

uncommon

noun

1.

transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy

Synonyms

active transport

Related words

Broader terms

transport

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Grammar

noun
singular	active transport
plural	active transports

Nearby words

active citizen active immunity active matrix screen active placebo active site active trust active voice activism activist activistic

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