To remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons.
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Examples for "reduce "
Examples for "reduce "
1 Stabilizing the Middle East, of course, would reduce the pressure on Europe.
2 I believe this will reduce crime and allay public concern for safety.
3 Current strategies to reduce this problem include early detection and appropriate treatment.
4 Take the recent historic EU climate change deal to reduce CO2 emissions.
5 The global crisis could also reduce the amount of outside funding available.
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Translations for deoxidise