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ad⋅duct

  [v. uh-duhkt; n. ad-uhkt]
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–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

Related forms:
ad⋅duc⋅tive, adjective
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ad·duct   (ə-dŭkt', ā-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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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1ad·duct
Pronunciation: &-'d&kt, a-
Function: transitive verb
: to draw (as a limb) toward or past the median axis ofthe body; also : to bring together (similar parts) <adduct the fingers> —ad·duc·tive /-'d&k-tiv/ adjective

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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