A philosophical procedure intended to reveal the objects of consciousness as pure phenomena. (See phenomenological reduction.)
a transformation of one problem into another problem, such as mapping reduction or polynomial reduction
{n} the act of reducing, a bringing back, of restoring or reviving of metals from a state the calx, a rule or art of bringing various denominations to one
Reduction is the act of making something smaller in size or amount, or less in degree. a new strategic arms reduction agreement. a decrease in the size, price, or amount of something, or the act of decreasing something. Any of a class of chemical reactions in which the number of electrons associated with an atom or group of atoms is increased. The electrons taken up by the substance reduced are supplied by another substance, often hydrogen (H2), which is thereby oxidized. See also oxidation-reduction. reduction division oxidation reduction Strategic Arms Reduction Talks
The chemical action of electron addition from one atom or molecule to another atom or molecule The addition of an electron from a reducing pollutant to an invisible silver ion converts that ion to a metallic and visible form This reaction has been implicated in the formation of silver mirroring and red spots on black-and-white images
the act of reducing complexity 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
The act of reducing, or state of being reduced; conversion to a given state or condition; diminution; conquest; as, the reduction of a body to powder; the reduction of things to order; the reduction of the expenses of government; the reduction of a rebellious province
reduction is the addition of hydrogen, removal of oxygen, or the addition of electrons to an element or compound Under anaerobic conditions (no dissolved oxygen present), sulfur compounds are reduced to odor-producing hydrogen sulfide (H2S and other com- pounds The opposite of oxidation