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Chem.a substance that causes another substance to undergo reduction and that is oxidized in the process.[1795-1805]
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reducing agent — n. any substance that reduces another substance, or brings about reduction, and is itself oxidized in the process … English World dictionary
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reducing agent — reduktorius statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Įtaisas dujų arba skysčių slėgiui reguliuoti ir palaikyti. atitikmenys: angl. reducer; reducing agent; reductant rus. редуктор … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
reducing agent — noun a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver • Syn: ↑reducer, ↑reductant •… … Useful english dictionary
reducing agent — noun Date: circa 1817 a substance that reduces a chemical compound usually by donating electrons … New Collegiate Dictionary
