Reducing equivalent

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Reducing Equivalent

Reducing equivalent (pronunciation: /rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ ɪˈkwɪvələnt/) is a term used in biochemistry to describe any molecule that can donate electrons to another molecule in a redox reaction.

Etymology

The term "reducing equivalent" is derived from the concept of reduction in chemistry, where a molecule, atom, or ion is reduced by gaining electrons, and the term "equivalent", which refers to the amount of a substance that can react with or replace another specified amount of another substance.

Related Terms

  • Redox Reaction: A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.
  • Oxidation: The loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
  • Reduction: The gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
  • Electron Donor: A chemical entity that donates electrons to another compound.
  • Electron Acceptor: A chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound.

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