Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Reducing Agent.
Reducing Agent - as a noun
A substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reducer10reductant12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical agentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons to another chemical species in a redox reaction."
"Sodium borohydride is commonly used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis."
"Hydrazine is a powerful reducing agent often used in fuel cells."
"Carbon monoxide acts as a reducing agent in the extraction of iron from its ore."
"In the reaction, zinc acts as a reducing agent and reduces copper(II) ions to copper."
