Definition of ADDUCT

adduct

Plural: adducts

Noun

  • a compound formed by an addition reaction
  • The product of an addition reaction.

Verb

  • draw a limb towards the body
    • "adduct the thigh muscle"
  • To draw towards a center or a middle line.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin adductus, past participle of adduco. See adduce.

Antonyms

abduct

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 12

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