REDUCING

/ɹɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. noun any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen). — synonyms: reduction
  2. noun loss of excess weight (as by dieting).

Examples

  • “to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.”
  • “Hester Prynne was shocked at the condition to which she found the clergyman reduced.”
  • “to reduce a province or a fort”

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