reduction
1. [ noun ] the act of decreasing or reducing something
Synonyms: diminution step-down decrease
Related terms: increase change_of_magnitude tax_deduction depletion depreciation extenuation easing subtraction discount rollback deflation de-escalation minimization cutback lowering declassification shortening weakening devaluation reverse_split contraction amortization shrinking devitalization tax_shelter tax_credit cut moderation reduce decrease de-escalate
2. [ 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: reducing
Related terms: chemical_reaction deoxidize
3. [ noun ] the act of reducing complexity
Synonyms: simplification
Related terms: change schematisation simplify
Similar spelling:   reductio
  reductionist
  reductionism
  redaction
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  reductant
  reductivism
  redactor
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