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reduction, reducing | 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 | |
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reduction, simplification | the act of reducing complexity | |
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reduction, decrease, diminution, step-down | the act of decreasing or reducing something | |
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discount, rebate, reduction | a refund of some fraction of the amount paid |