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Definition of ductless

ductless

/ˈdʌkt.ləs/
duct · less
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• adjective

1

Operating without a network of air ducts or external venting pipes (especially of heating, ventilation, or air-conditioning systems).

Example

"The homeowners installed a ductless air conditioner to cool the upstairs bedrooms efficiently."

2

Having no ducts; specifically (of an anatomical gland) secreting hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through a duct.

Example

"The thyroid and pituitary are major ductless glands that regulate human metabolism and growth."

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• Nearby Words

duct
ductile
ducting
ductless
ductwork
dud
dude

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ductless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ductless
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