adjective
reducing
rih-DYOO-sihng
adjective
1
Causing a decrease in size, amount, or intensity.
"A reducing agent removes oxygen or adds hydrogen in a chemical reaction."
How to Use Reducing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that brings a level or amount down.
Word Forms
more reducing comparative, most reducing superlative
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A _____ agent removes oxygen or adds hydrogen in a chemical reaction.