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reducers

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdjuːsərz]

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Learn how to use reducers in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “manufacturing”

(noun) a type of machine or device that makes something smaller or breaks it down into smaller pieces. Think of it like a tool that helps crush or chop materials so they can be used for different things.

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The factory uses several reducers to process the materials before they are sent to production.

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We don’t have any reducers that can handle these large pieces effectively.

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What type of reducers are used in this manufacturing process?

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) a chemical substance that helps make something smaller or simpler, often used in reactions to lower the number of molecules. Imagine it like a helper that makes a complicated mix easier to handle.

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The scientist added a reducer to the solution to make the reaction more efficient.

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Without the reducer, the reaction would take much longer to complete.

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What happens if we don’t use a reducer in this experiment?

Context: “computing”

(noun) a tool or algorithm used in programming to simplify data or reduce its size. Think of it like a digital tool that helps make big files smaller so they can be shared easily.

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The software includes several reducers that help compress files for faster uploads.

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Without the reducers, our files would be too large to send over email.

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Can you recommend a good reducer for managing large data sets?

How to pronounce reducers

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdjuːsərz]

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