re·duc·tant

(rĭ-dŭk′tənt)

A reducing agent.

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reductant

(rɪˈdʌktənt)

(Chemistry) chem a reducing agent which as it is oxidized is capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance

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reductant - a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver

reducer, reducing agent

chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions

hydrazine - a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels

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