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English noun: reducing | |||
| 1. | reducing (process) 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 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chemical reaction, reaction | ||
| 2. | reducing (process) loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer | ||
| Samples | A doctor supervised her reducing. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | loss | ||
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