reducing factor
[/rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ ˈfæktər/]
nounpl: reducing factors
fator redutor
1. A substance that causes reduction by donating electrons or hydrogen atoms in a chemical reaction, thereby being oxidized itself
In this redox reaction, glucose acts as the reducing factor, donating electrons to the oxidizing agent.
Nesta reação redox, a glicose atua como fator redutor, doando elétrons ao agente oxidante.
2. A mathematical or statistical coefficient used to decrease or adjust a value or measurement
The insurance company applied a reducing factor to lower the premium for customers with no claims.
A companhia de seguros aplicou um fator redutor para diminuir o prêmio para clientes sem sinistros.
3. In engineering or manufacturing, a parameter that diminishes the capacity, efficiency, or output of a system
Friction is a reducing factor that affects the efficiency of the mechanical system.
O atrito é um fator redutor que afeta a eficiência do sistema mecânico.
This is primarily a technical term used in scientific, mathematical, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is more commonly encountered in academic settings, laboratory work, and technical documentation rather than in everyday conversation. The term reflects the international standardization of scientific vocabulary across Portuguese and English-speaking regions.
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