vt :  to draw (as a limb) toward or past the median axis of the body : also  :  to bring together (similar parts) < the fingers>  ad*duc*tive adj 
, n :  a chemical addition product .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:   ad·dict  au·ta·coid 
 
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