What does reducer mean?
Reducer means Something or someone that reduces..
Reducer
/ɹɪˈdusɚ/ · noun
Meaning
Something or someone that reduces..
Definitions by Sense
- Something or someone that reduces.
- (chemistry) A reducing agent.
- (hydraulics) 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 machine.
- (photography) A liquid used in the process of developing a negative to reduce its darkness.
- (plumbing) A component used to connect two pipes of different bores.
- (software) A function that takes state and action as arguments and returns the next state of the app.
- (soccer) The reduction of the contribution to a football game of a more talented opponent by intimidation using a brutal tackle.
Example Sentences
If a floorboard has deep risers, you should use an entrance reducer in winter, to help keep out mice […]
Koulibaly flattens Steven Bergwijn with a reducer from behind but avoids a booking. Bergwijn gets to his feet and blows his cheeks in frustration. I think that really hurt but he doesn’t want to show it.
Word Forms
- reducers
Related Words
When Should You Use Reducer?
Use reducer when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reducer?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of reducer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use reducer in a sentence?
If a floorboard has deep risers, you should use an entrance reducer in winter, to help keep out mice […]
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