 reducer |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the slackened silver | |
| Synonyms: | reductant reducing_agent | |
| Related terms: | chemical_agent hydrazine deoxidize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter | |
| Related terms: | pipefitting | |
| Similar spelling: |
Redeker |
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