Meaning Of The Word Adduct

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Adduct Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Adduct?

adduct in American English
to pull (a part of the body) toward the median axis
noun: a combination of two or more independently stable compounds by means of van der Waals' forces, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds
transitive verb: to move or draw toward the axis of the body or one of its parts (opposed to abduct)

adduct in British English
(of a muscle) to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc) towards the median axis of the body

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