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Reducer

Reducer Meaning & Definition
Reducer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Reducer?

[n] pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter
[n] a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the slackened silver

Synonyms | Synonyms for Reducer: reducing agent | reductant

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See Also | chemical agent | hydrazine | pipe fitting | pipefitting

Reducer In Webster's Dictionary

\Re*duc"er\, n. 1. (Mach.) (a) A contrivance for reducing the dimensions of one part so as to fit it to another, as a reducing coupling, or a device for holding a drilling a chuck. (b) A reducing motion. (c) A reducing valve. (d) A hydraulic device for reducing pressure and hence increasing movement, used to transmit the load from the hydraulic support of the lower shackle to the lever weighing apparatus in some kinds of heavy testing machines. 2. (Photog.) A reducing agent, either a developer or an agent for reducing density.
\Re*du"cer\ (-s?r), n. One who, or that which, reduces.

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