Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reductor
noun
/rɪˈdʌk.tər/
Definition
A substance or agent that reduces or converts something to a lower level, often in chemistry.
Examples
- The reductor in the reaction helped to transform the oxidized compound back to its original state.
- In organic chemistry, various types of reductors are used to perform reductions.
Meaning
In chemistry, a reductor is commonly a reagent that donates electrons to another substance, thus reducing it in a chemical reaction.
Synonyms
- Reducer
- Reductive agent
- Electron donor
