reducing
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Definitions
noun
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹʌdˈuːsɪŋ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or addin
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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