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ad·duct
(ə-dŭkt′, ă-dŭkt′)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.
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adduct
(əˈdʌkt)vb (tr)
(Physiology) (of a muscle) to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc) towards the median axis of the body. Compare abduct2
n
(Chemistry) chem a compound formed by direct combination of two or more different compounds or elements
[C19: from Latin addūcere; see adduce]
adˈduction n
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ad•duct
(v. əˈdʌkt; n. ˈæd ʌkt)v.t.
1. to move or draw toward the axis of the body or one of its parts (opposed to abduct).
n. 2. a combination of two or more stable chemical compounds by means of van der Waals' forces, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds.
[1830–40; < Latin adductus, past participle of addūcere; see adduce]
ad•duc′tive, adj.
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adduct
Past participle: adducted
Gerund: adducting
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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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Translations
adduit
ad·duct
vt. aducir, mover hacia la línea media.
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