reducing agent

re·duc·ing agent

(rĭ-do͞o′sĭng, -dyo͞o′-)

n.

A substance that chemically reduces other substances, especially by donating one or more electrons.

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reducing agent

n

(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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reduc′ing a′gent

n.

a substance that causes another substance to undergo reduction and that is oxidized in the process.

[1795–1805]

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Noun

1.

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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