reductant

noun

re·​duc·​tant ri-ˈdək-tənt How to pronounce reductant (audio)

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Green hydrogen can replace grey hydrogen to carry energy in chemicals and refining processes, while it is used as a reductant to remove oxygen from iron ore during steel production. Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reductant was in 1924

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“Reductant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reductant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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reductant

noun
re·​duc·​tant ri-ˈdək-tənt How to pronounce reductant (audio)
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