reducing agent (n)
reducer (n)
reductant (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized
def used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver
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Hypernym chemical agent
Derivationally related form reductant → reduce
Derivationally related form reducer → reduce
Hyponym hydrazine
Incoming links
Hyponym chemical agent
Hypernym hydrazine
Derivationally related form reduce → reducer
Derivationally related form reduce → reductant

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