ad·duct ( -d kt ,  -dkt)tr.v. ad·duct·ed, ad·duct·ing, ad·ducts Physiology To draw inward toward the median axis of the body or toward an adjacent part or limb. n. Chemistry A chemical compound that forms from the addition of two or more substances. [Back-formation from adductor.] ad·duc tion n.ad·duc tive adj. |
adduct [əˈdʌkt]
vb (tr)
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (of a muscle) to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc.) towards the median axis of the body Compare abduct [2]
n
(Chemistry) Chem a compound formed by direct combination of two or more different compounds or elements
[from Latin addūcere; see adduce]
adduction n
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| Noun | 1. | adduct - a compound formed by an addition reaction chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
| Verb | 1. | adduct - draw a limb towards the body; "adduct the thigh muscle" abduct - pull away from the body; "this muscle abducts" |
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