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English > 2 senses of the word adduct:
NOUNsubstanceadducta compound formed by an addition reaction
VERBcontactadductdraw a limb towards the body
English > adduct: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA compound formed by an addition reaction.
Broadercompound, chemical compound(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
English > adduct: 2 senses > verb 1, contact
MeaningDraw a limb towards the body.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"adduct the thigh muscle"
Broaderpull, draw, forceCause to move by pulling
OppositeabductPull away from the body
Adjectivesadductiveespecially of muscles
Nounsadduction(physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
adductora muscle that draws a body part toward the median line

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