Word
AAX
Phoneticsaax
Definitions
01biochemistry
n. a way to describe an amino acid that has a specific side chain called X.
n. a notation representing an amino acid sequence or structure containing a specific side chain X. Uncountable in general reference; countable when referring to specific instances.
“The scientist studied how the AAX structure changed during the experiment.”
“The researchers analyzed the AAX motif within the protein sequence to determine how the specific side chain influenced the overall folding mechanism.”
Technical
Usage
Usually functions as a technical noun or a modifier before another noun like 'motif' or 'sequence'.
02audio software
n. a format for software tools used in professional music recording programs.
n. Avid Audio Extension; a proprietary plug-in format developed by Avid Technology for use in Pro Tools. Often used as a modifier for 'plug-in'.
“You need to download the AAX version of the instrument to use it in Pro Tools.”
“The studio upgraded its entire library to AAX 64-bit to ensure compatibility with the latest digital audio workstation hardware.”
Technical
Usage
Commonly used as an attributive noun in the phrase 'AAX plug-in'.