Reducing
Reducing noun - Any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent.
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Slowing and reducing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slowing" instead an adjective "Reducing".
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- What causes this is not the gravity, but rather the friction of the satellite passing the atmosphere slowing it down and reducing its angular momentum.
Source: Analysis / Gravity Sucks - High concentrations of fire, like from a MG42 or Browning .30cal, can suppress and eventually pin enemy infantry, slowing their movement to a crawl and reducing their firepower drastically.
Source: Standard Status Effects -
While the bomb is useful for distracting the infected and slowing Tanks, fresh Boomer Bile overpowers the weaker scent and pipe bombs are better at reducing large numbers of infected while providing a distraction.
Source: Zombie Puke Attack
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