reducing agent

noun Chemistry.
a substance that causes another substance to undergo reduction and that is oxidized in the process.

Origin:
1795–1805

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reducing agent
 
n
chem Compare oxidizing agent a substance that reduces another substance in a chemical reaction, being itself oxidized in the process

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reducing agent n.
A substance that chemically reduces other substances, especially by donating an electron or electrons.

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Well, sodium hydride is an example of a powerful reducing agent.
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