reducing atmosphere جوّ ِ بازهازنده، هواسپهر ِ ~ javv-e bâzhâzandé, havâsepehr-e ~ Fr.: atmosphère réductrice An atmospheric condition in which oxidation is prevented by removal
of oxygen and other oxidating gasses or vapours. Usually nitrogen or
hydrogen gas is used in order to produce specific effects, e.g. on
ceramic wares being fired.
An atmosphere of a planet or moon which has a high hydrogen
content, either in the form of free hydrogen or hydrogen-containing
compounds, such as methane or ammonia. The early atmosphere of Earth is
thought to be reducing, dominated by carbon dioxide.
See also: Reducing verbal adj. of → reduce;
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