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reduction
The decrease or lessening of something, for example in quantity, size, price, or complexity.
Das Unternehmen plant eine Reduktion der Personalkosten um zehn Prozent.
The company is planning a ten percent reduction in personnel costs.
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In cooking, the simmering down of a liquid such as a sauce or stock in order to thicken it and intensify the flavor.
Für die Soße wird der Rotwein zu einer sirupartigen Reduktion eingekocht.
For the sauce, the red wine is cooked down into a syrupy reduction.
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A chemical process in which an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons. It is the opposite process of oxidation.
Bei der Elektrolyse von Wasser findet an der Kathode die Reduktion von Wasserstoffionen zu Wasserstoff statt.
During the electrolysis of water, the reduction of hydrogen ions to hydrogen takes place at the cathode.
'Die Reduktion' (reduction) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'reduzieren' (to reduce). When something is reduced, the result is a reduction.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben stark reduzieren.
We have to reduce our expenses significantly.
In the general meaning, 'Reduktion' (reduction) is often used with two prepositions: 'von' indicates what is being reduced, and 'um' indicates by how much the reduction is made.
Die Reduktion von CO2-Emissionen ist entscheidend für den Klimaschutz.
The reduction of CO2 emissions is crucial for climate protection.
The word 'Reduktion' (reduction) is used mainly in formal, written, or technical contexts, for example in business, science, or official communications.
Der Geschäftsbericht zeigt eine deutliche Reduktion der Verluste.
The annual report shows a significant reduction in losses.
When 'Reduktion' (reduction) appears in the context of cooking, recipes, or food, it almost always means simmering down a liquid. Watch for words like 'Soße' (sauce), 'einkochen' (to cook down), 'Balsamico' (balsamic vinegar), or 'Rotwein' (red wine).
Die Balsamico-Reduktion passt perfekt zu Tomaten mit Mozzarella.
The balsamic reduction goes perfectly with tomatoes and mozzarella.
You can recognize the chemical meaning from typical technical terms. If you read terms like 'Oxidation' (oxidation), 'Elektronen' (electrons), 'Reaktion' (reaction), or chemical formulas, this process is meant.
Der Lehrer erklärte die Reduktion als Aufnahme von Elektronen.
The teacher explained reduction as the gain of electrons.
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Reduktion and Reduzierung can both refer to a deliberate decrease. Reduzierung is the usual general term for the action. In the same statement, Reduktion often sounds more formal or technical and is therefore especially suitable for scientific or technical texts.
Der Forschungsbericht dokumentiert eine deutliche Reduktion des Wasserverbrauchs.
The research report documents a significant reduction in water consumption.
Die Hausverwaltung plant eine deutliche Reduzierung des Wasserverbrauchs.
The property management plans a significant reduction in water consumption.
