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reduction noun

  /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ , /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/
  • The act, process, or result of reducing.
riduzione, sgravio, taglio
  • (chemistry) A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
  • (medicine) A medical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment, usually with a closed approach but sometimes with an open approach (surgery).
riduzione
  • The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
diminuzione, riduzione, sgravio

reductional adjective

  • Of, pertaining to, or producing reduction.
riduzionale
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