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Meaning of REDUCTANT

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  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 slackened silver
 

REDUCTANT is a 9 letter word that starts with R.

 

 Synonyms: reducer, reducing agent
 
 See Also: chemical agent, hydrazine

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A molecule that donates an electron in an oxidation-reduction reaction.
 

 

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