reduction meaning and definition

REDUCTION noun

Definition of reduction (noun)

1. the act of decreasing or reducing something
   • synonyms: decrease, diminution, step-down
   • antonym: increase
2. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
   • synonyms: reducing
3. the act of reducing complexity
   • synonyms: simplification