Term: reduction: 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
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: clopidogrel bisulfate: a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: tradeoff: an exchange that occurs as a compromise
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: social insect: an insect that lives in a colony with other insects of the same species
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: diphylla: vampire bats
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: cicerone: a guide who conducts and informs sightseers
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: frostbite: destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: smilax: sometimes placed in Smilacaceae
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: lift: the act of raising something
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: prionace: blue sharks
Broader: chemical process: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved | Unrelated: back: the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer