What does "AAX" mean?

1. (biochemistry) a way to describe an amino acid that has a specific side chain called X. 2. (audio software) a format for software tools used in professional music recording programs.

How do you use "AAX"?

Usually functions as a technical noun or a modifier before another noun like 'motif' or 'sequence'. Commonly used as an attributive noun in the phrase 'AAX plug-in'.

AAX

aax

1 biochemistry (n.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Science

a way to describe an amino acid that has a specific side chain called X.

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.

Example

The scientist studied how the AAX structure changed during the experiment.

Example

The researchers analyzed the AAX motif within the protein sequence to determine how the specific side chain influenced the overall folding mechanism.

Usage

Usually functions as a technical noun or a modifier before another noun like 'motif' or 'sequence'.
2 audio software (n.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Computing

a format for software tools used in professional music recording programs.

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'.

Example

You need to download the AAX version of the instrument to use it in Pro Tools.

Example

The studio upgraded its entire library to AAX 64-bit to ensure compatibility with the latest digital audio workstation hardware.

Usage

Commonly used as an attributive noun in the phrase 'AAX plug-in'.
- plug in
- extension