reducing agent
Definition
Substance that brings about reduction (depletion of oxygen or addition of hydrogen) in other substances by being itself oxidized in a chemical reaction. Also called reductant.
reducing agent is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology and Material & Occupational Safety subjects.
reducing agent appears in the definitions of the following terms: reductant and oxidizing agent
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