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Adjective reducible has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebReducibleDescription:Reducible is an adjective that refers to something that can be reduced or made smaller in size, amount, or degree. It can also describe a problem or situation that can be simplified or solved. Senses and Usages:1. Mathematics: Sense: Able to be simplified or expressed in a shorter or simpler form. Example sentence: "The complex equation was reducible to a simple algebraic expression." Related products: Mathematics Textbook2. Chemistry: Sense: Capable of being reduced or undergoing a reduction reaction. Example sentence: "Iron(III) oxide is reducible to iron when heated in the presence of carbon." Related products: Chemistry Textbook3. Logic: Sense: Able to be simplified or resolved in logical terms. Example sentence: "The complex argument was reducible to a basic syllogism." Related products: Logic Book4. Medicine: Sense: Capable of being weakened or alleviated. Example sentence: "The patient's symptoms were reducible with the administration of painkillers." Related products: Painkillers5. Mechanics: Sense: Able to be lessened or diminished. Example sentence: "The friction on the moving parts was reducible by applying lubricant." Related products: Lubricant | ||||
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