nonreducing

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non·re·duc·ing | \ ˌnän-ri-ˈdü-siŋ

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Definition of nonreducing

: not reducing something specifically : not readily reducing a mild oxidizing agent (such as Fehling's solution) nonreducing sugars in cocoa beans

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nonreducing

adjective

non·re·duc·ing | \ -ri-ˈd(y)üs-iŋ

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Medical Definition of nonreducing

: not reducing especially : not readily reducing a mild oxidizing agent (as Fehling solution) sucrose is a nonreducing sugar — compare reducing sugar

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