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reducing agent

Element or compound that loses (or "donates") an electron to another chemical species in a redox chemical reaction; losing electrons,oxidized,"reduces" (are "oxidized" by) oxidizers (oxidizing agents)

Entityclass of chemical substances by useroleclass of chemical entities with similar applications or functionsQ216830

Also known as reductant · reducer · reductants

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