Pronunciation: /əˈdʌkts/
noun a muscle that draws a body part, such as a limb, toward the midline of the body
A1 I learned about adducts in my chemistry class.
A2 The scientist studied the adducts formed during the chemical reaction.
B1 The lab technician analyzed the adducts present in the sample.
B2 The researcher's paper discussed the role of adducts in protein folding.
C1 The team of scientists conducted experiments to isolate and study the adducts.
C2 The professor's lecture on organic chemistry delved into the complexities of adduct formation.
verb to draw or move a body part, such as a limb, toward the midline of the body
A1 She adducts her arm to her body when she is cold.
A2 The physical therapist showed him how to adduct his leg after surgery.
B1 The ballet dancer must adduct her legs to achieve the perfect position.
B2 The personal trainer instructed her client to adduct his shoulders during the exercise.
C1 The yoga instructor demonstrated how to adduct the arms and legs in a balanced pose.
C2 The martial arts master can adduct his limbs with precision and control.
formal The muscle group responsible for hip adduction includes the adducts longus and adducts magnus.
informal When you do that exercise, make sure to engage your adducts muscles.
slang I can feel my adducts getting stronger from all these leg lifts.
figurative In times of stress, it's important to rely on your emotional adducts to stay centered.
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