reduction : Idioms & Phrases
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oxidation-reduction
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noun a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction
oxidoreduction; redox.
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oxidation-reduction indicator
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noun an indicator that shows a reversible color change between oxidized and reduced forms
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price reduction
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noun the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
deduction; discount.
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Reduction ascending
(Arith.) , the operation of changing numbers of a lower into others of a higher denomination, as cents to dollars.
Webster 1913
Reduction descending
(Arith.) , the operation of changing numbers of a higher into others of a lower denomination, as dollars to cents.
Webster 1913
reduction division
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noun (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
miosis; meiosis.
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reduction gear
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noun gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed
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temperature reduction
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noun the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
cooling; chilling.