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high–energy
adjective
Definition of HIGH-ENERGY
1
a : having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion —used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator b : of or relating to high-energy particles
2
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis
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First Known Use of HIGH-ENERGY
1934
Medical Dictionary
high–energy
adjective
Medical Definition of HIGH–ENERGY
: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis <high–energy phosphate bonds in ATP>
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