Dictionary Entry
reducer
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Meaning
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A substance or device that lessens or diminishes something, such as size, amount, or complexity.
Example Sentence
The artist used a special reducer to thin the paint before applying it to the canvas.
Usage Note
Reducer is often used in technical contexts to describe a component that lowers a value, such as a voltage reducer in electronics, a speed reducer in machinery, or a chemical reducer in photography. It can also refer to a substance that makes something less concentrated or viscous.