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| 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" |
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| Related terms: | loss reduce | |
| Similar spelling: |
retaking red_ginger Redskin |
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