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A reaction in which an atom has gained 1 or more electrons
Reduction, according to Lewis description of acids and bases is a donation of electrons to an atom/molecule,
whereas oxidation is while taking electrons.
In organic chemistry, reduction is addition of hydrogen or grabbing of oxygen. (consequently oxidation is the opposite).
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∙ 13y agoAny of a class of chemical reactions in which the number of electrons associated with an atom or group of atoms is increased represents a reduction.
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∙ 10y agoThe verb form of reduction is reduce.
As in "to reduce something".
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∙ 9y agoManipulation describes a reduction.
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