Opposition to or prevention of reduction; a chemical condition or property that resists reduction reactions.
From anti- + reduction (from Latin reducere). Chemistry term describing processes that prevent molecular reduction.
In cooking, antireduction is why some chefs avoid acidic environments—acids prevent the browning (reduction) reactions that create delicious crust on steaks, which is why dry surfaces + heat = flavor.
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