1. reduction

noun. (rɪˈdʌkʃən) The act of decreasing or reducing something.
Synonyms
decrease lowering shrinking tax shelter relief deflation devaluation split down extenuation shelter discount devitalization moderation amortization reverse split subtraction tax credit step-down diminution minimization alleviation deduction rollback depreciation easement depletion mitigation weakening de-escalation price reduction palliation contraction change of magnitude shortening amortisation easing minimisation cutback cut declassification reverse stock split devitalisation
Antonyms
maximization expansion appreciation increase addition strengthening classification inflation
Etymology
reduction (English)
reduccion (Middle English (1100-1500))
reducion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
reductio (Latin)
reduco (Latin)

2. oxidation-reduction

noun. A reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction.
Synonyms
chemical reaction oxidoreduction redox reaction

3. reduction

noun. (rɪˈdʌkʃən) 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.
Synonyms
chemical reaction reaction reducing
Antonyms
strengthen stretch appreciate escalate
Etymology
reduction (English)
reduccion (Middle English (1100-1500))
reducion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
reductio (Latin)
reduco (Latin)

4. reduction

noun. (rɪˈdʌkʃən) The act of reducing complexity.
Synonyms
schematization change schematisation simplification
Antonyms
crescendo expand inflate lengthen accelerate
Etymology
reduction (English)
reduccion (Middle English (1100-1500))
reducion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
reductio (Latin)
reduco (Latin)
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