reducing agent

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a substance that causes another substance to undergo reduction and that is oxidized in the process.

reducing agent

noun

1. chem a substance that reduces another substance in a chemical reaction, being itself oxidized in the process Compare oxidizing agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of reducing agent¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Using green hydrogen as a reducing agent avoids these greenhouse gas emissions.

From Science Daily

Coke does not only produce the energy required for melting, but also serves as a reducing agent in the chemical reaction.

From Science Daily

But the milling did prompt the aluminium to act as a reducing agent, as he expected.

From Scientific American

"What we do is basically swapping carbon for electricity as a reducing agent," explained Adam Rauwerdink, the company's senior vice president of business development.

From Salon

Currently, two main options exist: either heat the components to about 300C to evaporate the lithium, or apply acids and other reducing agents to leach it.

From The Guardian