1. (noun) 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

• reduction

1. (noun) 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

• chemical reaction
• reaction

2. (noun) loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer

• loss

1. (noun) 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

• deoxidise
• deoxidize
• reduce

2. (noun) loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer

• lose weight
• melt off
• reduce
• slenderize
• slim
• slim down
• thin