reducing_agents

[US]//rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənts//
[UK]//rɪˈduːsɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənts//

Translation

n.Substances that donate electrons to another substance in a chemical reaction and are themselves oxidized.

Example Sentences

reducing agents are commonly used in organic synthesis.

sodium borohydride is a mild reducing agent.

the reducing agent donates electrons to the substrate.

lithium aluminum hydride is a powerful reducing agent.

ascorbic acid acts as a natural reducing agent.

the reaction requires a stoichiometric amount of reducing agent.

reducing agents can be classified by their reducing power.

we used excess reducing agent to ensure complete conversion.

the reducing agent was added slowly to control the exotherm.

some metals can serve as reducing agents in certain reactions.

the efficiency of the reducing agent depends on ph.

sodium dithionite is an effective reducing agent for dyes.

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