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a & n. from reduce.
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n. 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
n. loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer
Word Usage
"In the short term reducing government spending will make the economy worse."