Synonym: decrease, diminution, reducing, simplification, step-down. Similar words: production, introduction, auction, prediction, destruction, instruction, construction, instructional. Meaning: [rɪ'dʌkʃn] 
n. 1. the act of decreasing or reducing something 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 3. the act of reducing complexity.
n. 1. the act of decreasing or reducing something 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 3. the act of reducing complexity. 
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211. The electrons necessary for this reduction are produced at the anode.
212. Many hoped to achieve a reduction in numbers of follow up appointments.
213. It is therefore logical that energy efficiency and reduction of oil use have become inseparable.
214. This is expected to result in the closure of 32 unprofitable lines and a reduction in staff numbers from 48,500 to 30,000.
215. Recordings of sleep-deprived subjects have shown a reduction in the amplitude of alpha rhythms.
216. This is a huge amount: cutting the work-week to four days would result in only a 20 percent reduction in commuting.
217. It enabled the reduction of demarcations between electrical and mechanical craftsmen.
218. Compared with manual exchange of documents, the advantages of a reliable EDI system are in terms of labour saving and reduction of errors.
219. A tomato sauce can be completely changed by two or three minutes more or less of reduction or concentration by steady simmering.
220. Its reduction by vascular endothelium and infiltrating mononuclear cells was greater in inflamed mucosa.
221. The main advantage of the Flydaw dramatic reduction in the capital cost of construction.
222. Helen's frustration with people who don't appreciate her could result in a marked reduction in her tolerance level.
223. In any case, since there was no reduction in his before-breakfast or after-supper appetites, he never heard her complain.
224. Bonds began falling late yesterday after talks aimed at crafting a seven-year deficit reduction plan broke off.
225. Because of this the government sees this work as providing the largest single contribution to its casualty reduction target for the year 2000.
226. Again, that reduction will make a call on the resources that I have available to increase our programmes.
227. You may have too bright a light and a reduction in this, or the addition of floating plants, might help.
228. Similarly, an amendment carried in November 1917 did much to nullify the reduction of plural voting rights for town dwellers.
229. Few authorities consider that short-term emission reduction options can prevent the first stage of a smog occurring.
230. One direct consequence of the amino acid changes is the well recognised reduction in dopamine and serotonin turnover.
231. This resulted in a marked reduction in the construction of dwellings in the public sector.
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232. The worst hit firms might decide that they must have a reduction in pay in order to stay in business.
233. The two sides are in agreement on the need for arms reduction.
234. This reduction has forced others to move in a similar direction.
235. For bonds and other financial assets, this means a reduction in their rate of interest.
236. Fourth, the reduction in corporate tax burden.
237. The coverage of specific tariff reduction or exemption was provided for by the State Council.
238. On one hand, technological progress leads to the reduction of factor cost and elimination of the former labor force, which affects the employment.
239. Planetary reducer motor with small size, light weight, wide range of reduction ratio, high transmission power, smooth running, compact structure, high bearing capacity.
240. The carbothermal reduction nitridation reaction was promoted greatly after the milling of alumina for 20 hours.
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