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ad⋅duct

[v. uh-duhkt; n. ad-uhkt]
–verb (used with object)
1. Physiology. to move or draw toward the axis of the body or one of its parts (opposed to abduct ).
–noun
2. Also called addition compound. Chemistry. a combination of two or more independently stable compounds by means of van der Waals' forces, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds. Compare clathrate (def. 2), inclusion complex.

Origin:
1830–40; < L adductus drawn to, ptp. of addūcere; see adduce


ad⋅duc⋅tive, adjective
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Main Entry: 2ad·duct
Pronunciation: 'ad-"&kt
Function: noun
: a chemical addition product
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adduct ad·duct (ə-dŭkt', ā-dŭkt')
v. ad·duct·ed, ad·duct·ing, ad·ducts
To draw inward toward the median axis of the body or toward an adjacent part or limb.


ad·duc'tion n.
ad·duc'tive adj.

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