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adj
That causes reduction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
present participle and gerund of reduce
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: loss
noun
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reduction
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chemical reaction, reaction
History
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