Meaning & use
reducer
A substance, device, or fitting that decreases the size, amount, strength, or pressure of something.
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Plumbers used a reducer to connect the wide pipe to a narrower one.
The painter added a reducer to thin the mixture before spraying it on.
A note on using this word
The exact meaning shifts by field: plumbing, painting, and cooking each use 'reducer' somewhat differently.
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