DNP
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Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of dynamic nuclear polarization.
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Medicine, Sciences Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of Doctor of Nursing Practice.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of dendroaspis natriuretic peptide.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of dinitrophenol.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences 2,4-dinitrophenol, an organic molecule used in explosives and as a pesticide, an unsafe diet aid, and a suicide method
- the most famous metabolic uncoupling agent is 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP), a compound which has enjoyed a storied and controversial existence since its discovery approximately 100 years ago. DNP was originally used on an industrial scale to make explosives[…]2022 January 6, Nathan Denton, Waisted: The Biology of Body Fat, Oxford University Press, →ISBN:
- Related terms
- ANP, BNP, CNP