ATP is an unstable molecule in unbuffered water, in which it hydrolyses to ADP and phosphate. This is because the strength of the bonds between the phosphate groups in ATP is less than the strength of the hydrogen bonds (hydration bonds), between its products (ADP + phosphate), and water. Thus, if ATP and ADP are in chemical equilibrium in water, almost all of the ATP will eventually be converted to ADP.
attribuer. 1  to grant, to award. 2  to give credit to, to recognize. 3  to attribute to, to ascribe to. ( takes a reflexive pronoun, s'attribuer) to take the credit for, to give oneself priority over others.
DEFINITION of 'Attrition'. The reduction in staff and employees in a company through normal means, such as retirement and resignation. This is natural in any business and industry.ext Up. This type of reduction in staff is one way a company can decrease labor costs: the company simply waits for its employees to leave and freezes hiring.