Reducing-agent
noun, Chemistry.
1.
a substance that causes another substance to undergo reduction and that is oxidized in the process.
reducing agent
noun
1.
(chem) a substance that reduces another substance in a chemical reaction, being itself oxidized in the process Compare oxidizing agent
reducing agent n.
A substance that chemically reduces other substances, especially by donating an electron or electrons.
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