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pressing(1)(dictionary)
pressing(2)(dictionary)
pressing 2, noun(dictionary)
pressing 1, adjective(dictionary)
filter-pressing(encyclopedia)
coupled(dictionary)
coupled reaction(medicine)
coupled rhythm(medicine)
coupled transport(medicine)

coupled transport (medicine) and pressing(2) (iou)


coupled transport (medicine)


coupled transport


The linked, simultaneous transport of two substances across a cell membrane (or another intracellular membrane). If the two substances are moving in the same direction (both into the cell or both out of the cell) it is called symport. If the two substances are moving in opposite directions (one moves into the cell while the Other moves out) it is called antiport.


pressing(2) (iou)



pressing ppl adjective. L16.
[from PRESS verb1 + -ING2.]
That weighs heavily on a person; burdensome. L16.
That presses physically; exerting or causing pressure. E17.
Calling for immediate attention; urgent. E17.
B. Montgomery The most pressing task..in Greece was to assist in the Training of the Greek Army. Oxford Today To meet its pressing financial needs the University was aiming to raise 220 million.
b. Of a request, invitation, etc.: strongly expressed. Of a person: persistent in solicitation, importunate. E18.
R. Ford They are very pressing in their invitations.
pressingly adverb E17.
pressingness noun L17.