transport : Idioms & Phrases


active transport

  • noun transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy
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air transport

  • noun transportation by air
    air transportation.
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cystic fibrosis transport regulator

  • noun the gene that is mutated in cystic fibrosis
    CFTR.
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passive transport

  • noun transport of a substance across a cell membrane by diffusion; expenditure of energy is not required
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public transport

  • noun conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
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tape transport

  • noun a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder
    transport; tape drive.
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transport ship

  • noun a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment
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troop transport

  • noun any land or sea or air vehicle designed to carry troops
    troop carrier.
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