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reduction
/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/
noun
The act, process, or result of reducing.
The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
"A 5% reduction in robberies"
A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
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