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reduction potential

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noun

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


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“UniCredit sees significant upside and risk reduction potential for Commerzbank beyond its current Momentum strategy to create additional value,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

By comparing these data with recorded greenhouse gas emissions from in-person office work, they calculated the actual carbon reduction potential of working from home.

From Scientific American Sep. 18, 2023

Steel is an alloy composed mostly of iron, so use −0.447 V as the standard reduction potential for steel.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

A larger reduction potential means that it is easier to reduce the reactant.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

Permanganate, with the largest reduction potential, is the strongest oxidizer under these conditions.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

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