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reduction noun

  /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ , /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/
  • The act, process, or result of reducing.
redução, diminuição
  • (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).
redução
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