reduction potential

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noun Physical Chemistry.

(in a galvanic cell) the potential of the electrode at which reduction occurs.

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How to use reduction potential in a sentence

The eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
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But, as the people of Irving are now discovering, all of this poking and prodding is not without potential consequences.
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First, they allow Paul to siphon off attention from whichever potential candidate is making news.
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The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.
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Is there any chance the potential 2016 hopeful will stand up to the right and embrace paid sick leave?
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It is clear, therefore, that the reserve reduction contemplated by the act will not be realized in practice.
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If a company has no debts, a reduction in its capital made in an open manner in accordance with law, is legal.
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Thus, Virginia is well-endowed geographically and has many potential resources for future progress.
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On the 28th of March however it was found necessary to make a considerable reduction in the allowance.
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That high-pressure engines owed their advantages mainly to a reduction of the relative importance of this latent heat.
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