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reducing

/ɹɪˈd(j)u.sɪŋ/noun3 syllables

Reducing means: 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 for reducing1

noun, as in 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

reduction

What does reducing mean?2

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

2

loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer“a doctor supervised her reducing”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with reducing?5

two syllables

loosing

three syllables

producinginducing
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Reducing in a sentence

  • That was considerably more than the amount budgeted, reducing the anticipated profits.Cangarejo
  • Mangrove forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides.Hybrid
  • By reducing meat consumption, we can improve the environment.Ergulis
  • In terms of reducing the carbon footprint, food miles matter more for vegans.mccarras
  • This past year, we succeeded in reducing the unemployment rate to ten percent.zogwarg
  • Paying the national debt could mean reducing the average income.Zifre
  • Reducing the budget deficit is a major concern of the government.CK
  • His good nature seems to fulfill the role of reducing the family's trouble.unknown

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