FAD
Electron-carrying molecule
A fad is something that becomes intensely popular for a short time, then fades: Pet rocks were a fad in the seventies.
Fads are distinguished from trends by their brevity and from fashions by their triviality.
The word carries a note of dismissiveness—calling something a fad suggests it won't last: Is this a fad or here to stay?
Short-lived popular obsession
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
- rageIntense, violent anger
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
- bandwagonSurging popular cause
viral · phenomenon · sensation · buzz · novelty · passing · short-lived · fleeting
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
- electron carrierMolecule transferring electrons in cells
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- vitamin B2Water-soluble essential nutrient
oxidation · reduction · dehydrogenase · mitochondria · metabolism · cofactor
High-fat, low-carb regimen
- paleoAncestral-foods diet
- AtkinsCarbohydrate-restricting eating plan
- juice cleanseDiet of only fruit drinks
- detoxSubstance removal process
gluten-free · low-carb · intermittent fasting · raw food · grapefruit diet · crash diet · elimination · superfood
Flared-leg trousers
- shoulder padsUpper body protective gear
- leg warmersKnitted calf coverings
- scrunchiesFabric-covered hair bands
- platform shoesShoes with elevated soles
mood rings · pet rocks · Crocs · fidget spinners · loom bands · Tamagotchi · slap bracelets · jelly shoes
craze
Short-lived popular obsession
bandwagon · viral · phenomenon · sensation · buzz · novelty · passing · short-lived · fleeting · popularity
coenzyme
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
- electron carrierMolecule transferring electrons in cells
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
vitamin B2 · oxidation · reduction · dehydrogenase · mitochondria · metabolism · cofactor
keto
High-fat, low-carb regimen
- paleoAncestral-foods diet
- AtkinsCarbohydrate-restricting eating plan
- juice cleanseDiet of only fruit drinks
detox · gluten-free · low-carb · intermittent fasting · raw food · grapefruit diet · crash diet · elimination · superfood · restrictive
bell-bottoms
Flared-leg trousers
- shoulder padsUpper body protective gear
- leg warmersKnitted calf coverings
- scrunchiesFabric-covered hair bands
platform shoes · mood rings · pet rocks · Crocs · fidget spinners · loom bands · Tamagotchi · slap bracelets · jelly shoes · tie-dye
- Biochemicalsamino acid, amino acids, protein, proteins, DNA
- tuna fishingalbacore, bigeye, bluefin, bluefin tuna, skipjack
- Adenine compoundsadenine, adenosine, AMP, ADP, ATP
- Cell BiochemicalsATP, ADP, NADH, acetyl-CoA, glutathione
- Cofactorscoenzyme, NADH, biotin, thiamine, PLP
- Electron CarriersNADH, coenzyme Q10, cytochromes, quinone, ferricyanide
FADtradition
Custom passed through generations
classic · institution · staple · mainstay · fixture
FADnorm
Accepted behavioral standard
convention · custom · universal standard · standard · tradition
- fad dietTrendy short-lived eating plan