Reduzieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Reduzieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "reduce", "decrease" or "lower".

Essential properties of "reduzieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: reduzieren
Simple past: reduzierte
Participle: reduziert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "reduzieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lessen or lower in size, amount, or intensity"

Definition: "To decrease or reduce something in size, quantity, or intensity."
Translation(s): reduce, decrease, lower, cut down
Synonym(s): verringern, vermindern, senken, herabsetzen
Antonym(s): erhöhen
Related word(s): Abbau, Verringerung, Senkung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben reduzieren.We need to reduce our expenses.
Die Firma plant, die Produktion zu reduzieren.The company plans to reduce production.
Um Gewicht zu verlieren, solltest du deinen Kalorienkonsum reduzieren.To lose weight, you should reduce your calorie intake.

2.) "To simplify or make less complex"

Definition: "To simplify or make something less complex."
Translation(s): simplify, streamline, condense
Synonym(s): vereinfachen, komprimieren
Antonym(s): komplizieren
Related word(s): Vereinfachung, Komprimierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Kannst du die Erklärung auf das Wesentliche reduzieren?Can you reduce the explanation to the essentials?
Der Autor hat es geschafft, die komplexe Theorie auf wenige Seiten zu reduzieren.The author managed to reduce the complex theory to a few pages.
Wir müssen den Prozess reduzieren, um ihn effizienter zu gestalten.We need to simplify the process to make it more efficient.

3.) "To remove oxygen or add hydrogen in chemistry"

Definition: "In chemistry, to remove oxygen or add hydrogen to a compound."
Translation(s): reduce
Synonym(s): desoxidieren
Antonym(s): oxidieren
Related word(s): Reduktion, Oxidation

📝 Some usage examples:

In diesem Experiment werden wir das Metalloxid reduzieren.In this experiment, we will reduce the metal oxide.
Der Chemiker muss die Lösung reduzieren, um die gewünschte Verbindung zu erhalten.The chemist must reduce the solution to obtain the desired compound.
Durch Elektrolyse können wir das Element reduzieren.Through electrolysis, we can reduce the element.

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