reducer
rɪˈdjuːsər
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Definition of reducer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mechanical deviceTECH.device that decreases speed or pressure in a systemTECH.
  • The reducer was essential for controlling the steam pressure..
2.
plumbingTECH.component connecting pipes of different sizesTECH.
  • The plumber installed a reducer to fit the pipes.
adapter connector coupler
3.
technologyTECH.function returning the next state in an appTECH.
  • The developer implemented a reducer for state management.
handler processor
4.
chemistryTECH.substance that reduces another substance by oxidationTECH.
  • The reducer played a crucial role in the reaction.
oxidizer reducing agent
5.
soccerRareSlangUKbrutal tackle to intimidate a skilled opponentRareSlangUK
  • The defender used a reducer to stop the forward.
block challenge tackle
6.
photographyDatedliquid used to lighten a photographic negativeDated
  • The photographer used a reducer to adjust the image.
developer lightener
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Images of reducer

  • reducer: component connecting pipes of different sizes
    component connecting pipes of different sizes

Expressions with reducer

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roadway feature designed to make vehicles drive more slowly
The city installed a speed reducer near the school to protect children.
mechanical device that lowers rotation speed and increases turning force
The motor drives a gear reducer to deliver higher torque to the conveyor.
device that lowers fluid or gas pressure to a safer level
The technician installed a pressure reducer to protect the pipes from damage.

Origin of reducer

Latin, reducere (to bring back)

Terms with reducer included in their meaning

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price reducer
someone who reduces the price of something
reducer
person who reduces the size of something
size reducer
object that causes something to become smaller
blood flow reducer
agent narrowing blood vessels like cold or stress
speed reducer
gear in a worm drive system

Examples of reducer in a sentence

  • The system relies on a reducer to manage pressure levels.
  • A reducer was necessary to connect the mismatched pipes.
  • They used a reducer to join the large and small pipes.
  • A reducer was added to handle user interactions.
  • Reducers simplify the process of updating application states.
  • A reducer is essential in this chemical process.

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  1. French:réducteur, raccord réducteur, ...
  2. German:Reduzierstück, Reduzierer, ...
  3. Italian:riduttore, giunto di riduzione, ...
  4. Spanish:disminuidor, agente reductor, ...
  5. Portuguese:redutor, reducer, ...
  6. Chinese:减速器, 异径管, ...
  7. Japanese:減速機, リデューサー, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَفِّض, مخفض الحالة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַחֵית, מַפְחִית צִנּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:редуктор, редьюсер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:редуктор, ред'юсер, ...
  12. Hindi:कम करने वाला यंत्र, रिड्यूसर, ...

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