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Definitions for Adduct

[1] Physiology . to move or draw toward the axis of the body or one of its parts (opposed to abduct).
[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.
[3] (of a muscle) to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc) towards the median axis of the body Compare abduct (def. 2)
[4] chem a compound formed by direct combination of two or more different compounds or elements

Words nearby Adduct

addressee, addressing machine, addressograph, adduce, adducent, adduct, adduction, adductor, adductor canal, adductor muscle of big toe, adductor muscle of thumb

Origin of Adduct

1830–40; < Latin adductus drawn to, past participle of addūcere; see adduce

Other words from Adduct

ad·duc·tive , adjective
ad•duc′ tion n.
ad•duc′ tive adj.

Word origin for Adduct

C19: from Latin addūcere; see adduce