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Word

AAX

Phoneticsaax

Definitions

01biochemistry

C2 · Science

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

C2 · Computing

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'.

Synonyms

Domain

Biology

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