Meaning of 'reduction'

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Meaning of ‘reduction’

3 definitions found.

reduction

noun

the act of reducing complexity

Example: "The reduction of the equation was simple."

Synonyms: simplification

noun

the act of decreasing or reducing something

Example: "The reduction in crime was credited to the new mayor."

Synonyms: decrease diminution step-down

noun

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion, as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen

Example: "The reduction reaction replaced the chlorine atom with a hydrogen."

Synonyms: reducing

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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