About The Word Reducer
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Reducer
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Reducer: 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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