re·duce
vb, re*duced re*duc*ing vt 1 : to correct (as a fracture or a herniated mass) by bringing displaced or broken parts back into their normal positions 2 a : to bring to the metallic state by removal of nonmetallic elements < an ore by heat> b : DEOXIDIZE c : to combine with or subject to the action of hydrogen d (1) : to change (an element or ion) from a higher to a lower oxidation state (2) : to add one or more electrons to (an atom or ion or molecule) vi 1 : to become diminished or lessened : esp : to lose weight by dieting 2 : to become reduced <ferrous iron s to ferric iron> 3 : to undergo meiosis .
Similar sounding terms: ra·dio·as·say ra·di·us Rat·tus RDS
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