adenosine
noun
aden·o·sine
ə-ˈde-nə-ˌsēn 
-sən
: a nucleoside C10H13N5O4 that is a constituent of RNA and yields adenine and ribose on hydrolysis
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 July 2025
The concealer is formulated with moisturizing red algae extract, soothing adenosine that works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and green tea extract with caffeine to target dark circles.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
When coffee stops adenosine from being produced in your body, this can raise your energy levels, which can help make your metabolism faster.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 16 June 2025
Caffeine also relieves pain by interacting with adenosine receptors, which are key players in the body’s pain perception mechanisms.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 July 2025
The concealer is formulated with moisturizing red algae extract, soothing adenosine that works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and green tea extract with caffeine to target dark circles.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
When coffee stops adenosine from being produced in your body, this can raise your energy levels, which can help make your metabolism faster.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 16 June 2025
Caffeine also relieves pain by interacting with adenosine receptors, which are key players in the body’s pain perception mechanisms.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
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adenosine
noun
aden·o·sine
ə-ˈden-ə-ˌsēn, -sən
: a nucleoside C10H13N5O4 that is a constituent of RNA yielding adenine and ribose on hydrolysis
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