Reduction

/ɹɪdˈʌkʃən/

/ɹəˈdəkʃən/, /ɹiˈdəkʃən/

[noun]

Reduction

[NOUN]

the action of decreasing something; a decrease in an amount, degree, size, etc. of something

synonyms : decrease

diminution

step-down

antonyms : increase

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 : reducing

the act of reducing complexity

synonyms : simplification

Examples

1. She prepared a satisfying dish of braised beef ravioli, served with a rich red wine reduction and caramelized onions.

2. Reduction is gaining electrons.

3. Reduction occurred.

4. So love reductions.