reductive

rɪˈdʌktɪv
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Translation of reductive from English into Spanish

Adjective

1.

simplistic argument

oversimplifying complex issues or arguments
  • His reductive explanation ignored important details.Su explicación simplista ignoró detalles importantes.
2.

chemistry

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relating to or causing reduction
TECH.
reductor de reducción
  • The reductive reaction converted the compound into a simpler form..La reacción reductora convirtió el compuesto en una forma más simple.
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Synonyms and analogies of reductive in English

Examples of reductive in a sentence

  • The article's reductive analysis missed key factors.
  • The reductive process was essential in the experiment.
  • Scientists studied the reductive properties of the new material.

Translations of "reductive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
reductivoadj.

It has a very fine and elegant bubble, of reductive character.

Tiene una burbuja muy fina y elegante, de carácter reductivo.

reductoradj.

Brassiere of reductive design without rings, for bigger comfort.

Sujetador de diseño reductor sin aros, para mayor confort.

reduccionistaadj.

Every time I think of something, it's reductive.

Y cada vez que se me ocurre algo, es reduccionista.

simplistaadj.

That's a very reductive version of what I want.

No. esa es una versión muy simplista de lo que quiero.

restrictivoadj.

The term 'aircraft' is reductive.

El término «avión» es restrictivo.

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reductive: Examples and translations in context

In the past, rhinoplasty was performed in a reductive manner.

En el pasado, la rinoplastia se realizaba de una manera reductiva.

Microbial degradation under anaerobic conditions is conducive to reductive debromination.

La degradación microbiana en condiciones anaeróbicas es propicia para la desbromación reductiva.

In anaerobic conditions reductive dechlorination is the major pathway of degradation.

En condiciones anaeróbicas, la decloración reductiva es la principal vía de degradación.

They share a reductive and yet at the same time an accumulative approach.

De este modo comparten un enfoque reductivo aunque al mismo tiempo acumulativo.

I think that's incredibly reductive and not very helpful at all.

Creo que es increíblemente reductivo y no muy útil en absoluto.

From a more current approach, this reductive interpretation must be corrected.

Desde lecturas más actuales esta interpretación reductiva debe ser corregida.

This reductive coupling can be viewed as involving two steps.

Este acoplamiento reductivo puede ser considerado y estudiado en dos pasos.

For sequestering catalytically efficient heavy metal ions in oxidative and reductive bleaching processes.

Floculantes metales pesados catalíticamente efectivos en el proceso de blanqueo oxidativo y reductivo.

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