any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
"The battery's chemical reaction involves reducing copper ions by adding electrons, which simultaneously oxidizes the zinc component."
present participle of reduce
"The new policy is reducing traffic congestion by encouraging carpooling during rush hour."
In plain English: To reduce something means to make it smaller, less, or lower.
"Reducing sugar intake is an easy way to improve your health."
That causes reduction.
"The new diet plan is highly effective at reducing body weight by cutting out sugary snacks."
In plain English: Reducing means making something smaller or less in amount.
"The reducing cost of flights made the trip affordable for everyone."
Derived from the Latin reducere, meaning "to lead back," this form comes from the past participle of that verb. It originally described bringing something to its starting point or lowering it in degree.