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Chemical reduction

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-004795

1. The addition of one or more electrons to an atom or molecule. In the case of a molecule, protons may be involved as well, resulting in hydrogen being added.

2. Reaction where the chemical gains electrons, accompanied by a decrease in oxidation state.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-004795
FieldEnvironment
SubjectChemical substances
ReferencesUSDA Agricultural Research Service Glossary of Photosynthesis Related Terms; Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "1. The addition of one or more electrons to an atom or molecule. In the case of a molecule, protons may be involved as well, resulting in hydrogen being added.\n\n2. Reaction where the chemical gains electrons, accompanied by a decrease in oxidation state.",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "USDA Agricultural Research Service Glossary of Photosynthesis Related Terms",
    "Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/chemical-reduction/"
}

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