reducing

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 113568880)
    is a type of: chemical reaction, reaction - (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
    same as: reduction
  2. Loss of excess weight (as by dieting);
    Becoming slimmer (synset 113568716)
    "a doctor supervised her reducing"
    is a type of: loss - gradual decline in amount or activity

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