reducing agent

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A substance that chemically reduces other substances, especially by donating an electron or electrons.

reducing agent

(Chemistry) Chem a substance that reduces another substance in a chemical reaction, being itself oxidized in the process Compare oxidizing agent

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reducing agent - 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, reductant

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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