reducing agent

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A substance that adds oxygen or removes hydrogen in chemical reaction with another compound. Used as bleaches that whiten or decolorize in conjunction with oxidizing agents. Examples of reducing agents include: sulfites, bisulfites, dithionite, and sodium borohydride.
reducing agent
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025