reducing
1. [ noun ] (chemistry) 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
Synonyms: reduction
Related terms: chemical_reaction deoxidize
2. [ noun ] loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer
Examples:

"a doctor supervised her reducing"

Related terms: loss reduce
Similar spelling:   retaking
  red_ginger
  Redskin