First Known Use: circa 1839
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1adduct
verb ad·duct \ə-ˈdəkt, a-\
Definition of ADDUCT
transitive verb
: to draw (as a limb) toward or past the median axis of the body; also : to bring together (similar parts) <adduct the fingers>
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Origin of ADDUCT
Latin adductus, past participle of adducere
2adduct
noun ad·duct \ˈa-ˌdəkt\
Definition of ADDUCT
: a chemical addition product <adducts form as carcinogenic metabolites bind to DNA>
Origin of ADDUCT
German Addukt, from Latin adductus
First Known Use: 1941
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