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Definition of Reductant
1. Noun. 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 loose silver.
Exact synonyms: Reducer, Reducing Agent
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Specialized synonyms: Hydrazine
Derivative terms: Reduce, Reduce
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Specialized synonyms: Hydrazine
Derivative terms: Reduce, Reduce
Definition of Reductant
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Reductant
1. The substance that is oxidised in the course of reduction. (05 Mar 2000)