释义 |
reductant Chem.|rɪˈdʌktənt| [f. reduction + -ant1, after oxidant.] A reducing agent.
1925Chem. Rev. II. 128 The heroic efforts to measure the potential of a pure solution of a reductant are evidence of the tenacity of a preconception. 1935[see reducer 2 c]. 1968J. March Adv. Org. Chem. xix. 853 In some cases both the oxidant and reductant are organic. 1976Sci. Amer. July 71/2 The process is termed gaseous direct reduction or solid direct reduction depending on the state of the reductant. |