Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reductant
noun
/rɪˈdʌk.tənt/
Definition
A substance that reduces another substance by donating electrons in a chemical reaction.
Examples
- In the laboratory, hydrogen gas is often used as a reductant for certain reactions.
- Many metals serve as reductants in various chemical processes.
- The reaction between iron oxide and carbon serves as a classic example where carbon acts as a reductant.
Meaning
In chemistry, a reductant (or reducing agent) is a material that loses electrons and causes another substance to be reduced.
Synonyms
- Reducing agent
- Electron donor
- Reducer
