Definition of reduction

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Reduction (v. t.) The process of making a copy of something, as a figure, design, or draught, on a smaller scale, preserving the proper proportions..

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Revivification :: Revivification (n.) The reduction of a metal from a state of combination to its metallic state.
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration..
Indolin :: Indolin (n.) A dark resinous substance, polymeric with indol, and obtained by the reduction of indigo white..
Ketine :: Ketine (n.) One of a series of organic bases obtained by the reduction of certain isonitroso compounds of the ketones. In general they are unstable oily substances having a pungent aromatic odor.
Reconciliation :: Reconciliation (n.) Reduction to congruence or consistency; removal of inconsistency; harmony.
Greillade :: Greillade (n.) Iron ore in coarse powder, prepared for reduction by the Catalan process..
Resolvable :: Resolvable (a.) Admitting of being resolved; admitting separation into constituent parts, or reduction to first principles; admitting solution or explanation; as, resolvable compounds; resolvable ideas or difficulties..
Atomization :: Atomization (n.) The reduction of fluids into fine spray.
Isatide :: Isatide (n.) A white crystalline substance obtained by the partial reduction of isatin.
Aurichalcite :: Aurichalcite (n.) A hydrous carbonate of copper and zinc, found in pale green or blue crystalline aggregations. It yields a kind of brass on reduction..
Reduction :: Reduction (v. t.) The operation of restoring a dislocated or fractured part to its former place.
Pyrroline :: Pyrroline (n.) A nitrogenous base, C4H7N, obtained as a colorless liquid by the reduction of pyrrol..
Abridgment :: Abridgment (n.) The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses..
Hydrosulphurous :: Hydrosulphurous (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the reduction of sulphurous acid. See Hyposulphurous acid, under Hyposulphurous..
Reduction :: Reduction (v. t.) The bringing of a syllogism in one of the so-called imperfect modes into a mode in the first figure.
Abatement :: Abatement (n.) The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed.
Colliquefaction :: Colliquefaction (n.) A melting together; the reduction of different bodies into one mass by fusion.
Hydrophlorone :: Hydrophlorone (n.) A white, crystalline benzene derivative, C8H10O2, obtained by the reduction of phlorone..
Borneol :: Borneol (n.) A rare variety of camphor, C10H17.OH, resembling ordinary camphor, from which it can be produced by reduction. It is said to occur in the camphor tree of Borneo and Sumatra (Dryobalanops camphora), but the natural borneol is rarely found in European or American commerce, being in great request by the Chinese. Called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, and camphol..
Face :: Face (n.) The exact amount expressed on a bill, note, bond, or other mercantile paper, without any addition for interest or reduction for discount..
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