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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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