Restoring or returning something to a previous state or giving back (e.g., returning benefits to consumers); the act of restoration or returning.
企業は利益を消費者に還元する方針を発表した。
The company announced a policy to return profits to consumers.
減税によって経済成長を還元することが期待されている。
It's expected that tax cuts will be returned to (or benefit) economic growth.
古い設備を修理して機能を還元した。
We repaired the old equipment and restored its functions.
In chemistry, reduction: a reaction in which a substance gains electrons or decreases its oxidation state (the opposite of oxidation).
この反応は酸化と還元が同時に起こる酸化還元反応の一例だ。
This reaction is an example of a redox reaction where oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
還元剤は酸素を奪うことで物質を還元する。
A reducing agent reduces a substance by removing oxygen (or donating electrons).
金属の酸化を防ぐために、表面を還元処理することがある。
To prevent metal oxidation, sometimes a reduction treatment is applied to the surface.