reducing

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel des électrons sont ajoutés à un atome ou à un ion, impliquant souvent le retrait de l'oxygène ou l'addition de l'hydrogène, et se produisant toujours conjointement avec l'oxydation de l'agent réducteur; par extension, action de réduire quelque chose en quantité, en taille ou en intensité.

A noun referring to a process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion, often involving the removal of oxygen or addition of hydrogen, and always occurring alongside oxidation of the reducing agent.

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1. Chemical reductionC1formalscientific

   A process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion, often involving the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen, and always occurs alongside the oxidation of the reducing agent.

   réduction (chimique)

   • The reduction of iron oxide to iron requires a reducing agent like carbon.
   • In the reaction, the oxidizing agent gains electrons while the reducing agent loses them.
   • Electrolysis involves both oxidation and reduction processes.

   Synonymesreduction

2. Weight lossB1informal

   The process of losing excess body weight, typically through dieting or exercise, resulting in a slimmer appearance.

   Perte de poids

   • She started a reducing program to improve her health.
   • Reducing requires a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
   • Many people struggle with reducing after the holiday season.

   Synonymesdietingslimming

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de diminuer quelque chose en taille, en quantité, en degré ou en intensité.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something smaller, less in amount, degree, or size.

1. Make smaller or lessA2formal

   To make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or importance.

   Réduire (rendre plus petit ou moindre)

   • We need to reduce our expenses this month.
   • The doctor advised him to reduce his sugar intake.
   • The company plans to reduce its workforce by 10%.

   Synonymesabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenlowerminimizeshortenshrink

   Antonymesaugmentenlargeexpandincreasemagnifyraise

2. Lower in price or valueB1formal

   To decrease the cost or worth of something.

   Réduire (baisser le prix ou la valeur)

   • The store reduced the price of all winter coats.
   • They reduced the rent for the first three months.
   • The value of the car has reduced significantly over time.

   Synonymescutdepreciatedevaluediminishdiscountlessenlowermark down

   Antonymesincreaseinflateraise

3. Simplify or concentrateB2formal

   To bring something to a simpler or more concentrated form.

   réduire (simplifier ou concentrer)

   • The chef reduced the sauce to a thick consistency.
   • The problem can be reduced to a few key factors.
   • The report was reduced to a single page summary.

   Synonymesabridgeboil downcompressconcentratecondenseshortensimplify