Reduced species

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010050",
  "term": "Reduced species",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical entity that has gained electrons or hydrogen atoms, or lost oxygen atoms, in a chemical reaction. This process is known as reduction, resulting in a lower oxidation state for the species. Methane (CH4) is a reduced carbon species compared to carbon dioxide (CO2).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrocarbons",
    "oxidation",
    "oxidation state"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2210 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reduced-species/"
}