# reducing

Pronunciation: US say "ri-DOO-sing" /ɹɪˈdusɪŋ/; UK say "ri-DYOO-sing" /ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of reduce. — present participle and gerund of reduce
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of reduce. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The company is reducing its workforce to cut operating costs._
   - _Reducing emissions remains the central goal of the new agreement._

## Adjective

2. Tending to cause reduction in another substance by donating electrons to it.
   - Simple: Able to make another substance gain electrons during a chemical change.
   - _Carbon serves as a reducing agent when iron ore is smelted._
   - _The kiln maintained a reducing atmosphere to keep the metal from oxidizing._

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