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Red-Eye Reduction: Minimizes the reflection from the camera's built-in flash.

Reduction-Option Loan (ROL): A hybrid of a fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage. An ROL the borrower to match the current mortgage rate, which then becomes fixed for the rest of the term. This reduction is usually al . . . View Full Definition

Reduction Of Tides: A processing of observed tide or tidal current data to obtain mean values for tidal or tidal current constants.

Reduction In Force: An involuntary separation of an employee or groups of employees due to economic pressures, lack of work, organizational changes or other reasons of business necessity that require a reductio . . . View Full Definition

Reductional Division: The first division in meiosis; results in each daughter cell receiving one member of each pair of chromosomes.

Reduction Half Reaction: That part of a redox reaction that involves gain of electrons. In the oxidation half reaction, the oxidation number of one or more atoms within the reactants is reduced.

Risk Reduction: Actions that can decrease the likelihood that individuals, groups, or communities will experience disease or other health conditions.

Voluntary Reduction In Hours: Allows employees to voluntarily reduce their working hours as well as their pay for a specified duration. Also used as an alternative to layoff.

Standard Reduction Potential: The voltage associated with a reduction process at standard state. The reduction potential of 2H+(aq, 1M) + 2 e- rightarrow H2(g, 1 atm) is taken as exactly zero volts.

Source Reduction: The design, manufacture, purchase, or use of materials (such as packaging) that reduce the amount or toxicity of garbage. Source reduction can reduce waste disposal and handling costs becaus . . . View Full Definition