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reducing atmosphere [ri′düs·iŋ ′at·mə‚sfir]

(chemistry)

An atmosphere of hydrogen (or other substance that readily provides electrons) surrounding a chemical reaction or physical device; the effect is the opposite to that of an oxidizing atmosphere.

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