reducing flame

noun

The part of a flame that has an excess of fuel and is capable of reducing something that it is in contact with

Opposite
oxidizing flame
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Meanings

nounreducing flame (plural reducing flames)

plural reducing flames

  1. chemistryThe part of a flame that has an excess of fuel and is capable of reducing something that it is in contact with

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
oxidizing flame

Translations

German Reduktionsflamme
  • Reduktionsflammechemistry: part of a flame that has an excess of fuel
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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