What is "reducing" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "reducing": 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

Noun

Meaning of "reducing": loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer

Noun

Synonyms:

shortening, reduction, lessening, shrinking, contraction, downsizing, dieting, diminishing, condensing, compressing, contracting, discounting, decreasing, abbreviating, cutting down, marking down, paring down,

Antonyms:

enlargement, increase,