Meaning & Definition of Reducing in English
English⟶
Reducing
/rədusɪŋ/
noun
1. Any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen)
- Always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
synonym:
- reduction,
- reducing
2. Loss of excess weight (as by dieting)
- Becoming slimmer
- "A doctor supervised her reducing"
synonym:
- reducing
Examples of using
This article analyzes both the benefits and the drawbacks of reducing military spending.