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reducing

ri-DOO-sing/ɹɪˈdusɪŋ/UKri-DYOO-sing/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/

2 meanings of reducing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of reduce. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.

    She is reducing the amount of sugar in her daily meals.

    Reducing waste at home is easier than most people think.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Able to make another substance gain electrons during a chemical change.

    Like a person who gives away gifts, it hands electrons to other substances.

    A reducing agent gives electrons to other substances.

    Hydrogen can act as a reducing gas inside the furnace.

    Oppositeoxidizing

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reducing is a form of reduce

reduce, verb: To make something smaller, less, or weaker. Full entry

Forms
reducereduces he/she/itreducing -ing formreduced past tense, past participle
Spelling
reduce → reducing: drop the e, add -ing

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