reduction

sconto, riduzione

Importo di cui viene abbassato un prezzo.

In inglese semplice: An amount by which a price is made lower.

• There is a reduction in price.
• The shop offered a ten percent reduction.
• Can you give us a reduction for a large order?

Come si usa: a reduction in something (The sale offers a reduction in ticket prices.); a reduction of an amount (We received a reduction of twenty pounds.)

Sinonimi: discount, price cut

Contrari: increase

Espressioni comuni: price reduction, a substantial reduction, reduction in price, a small reduction

riduzione

Trasformazione chimica in cui una sostanza acquista elettroni, spesso perdendo ossigeno o acquistando idrogeno.

In inglese semplice: A chemical change in which a substance gains electrons, often losing oxygen or gaining hydrogen.

• Reduction involves gaining electrons.
• The metal formed through reduction of its oxide.
• Oxidation and reduction occur together in this reaction.

Contrari: oxidation

Espressioni comuni: chemical reduction, reduction reaction, reduction of iron

riduzione

Trattamento che riporta un osso rotto o un’articolazione spostata nella posizione corretta.

In inglese semplice: A medical treatment that moves a broken bone or displaced joint back into its correct position.

• The broken arm needed reduction.
• The doctor performed a closed reduction of the fracture.
• Successful reduction put the shoulder joint back in place.

Sinonimi: realignment

Espressioni comuni: closed reduction, open reduction, fracture reduction