reduction

08:54 Mar 22, 2001
English to Japanese translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: reduction
This polishing instrument is used for coarse reduction of gold, platinum and other metals, and removal of casting skin.

I'm translating a technical document concerning polishing instruments for dentistry and jewelry indutry.

Thank you.
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na削ること
Hiroko Albrecht


  

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削ること


Explanation:
全訳:「この研磨器具は、金やプラチナや、他の金属を荒”削り”したり、鋳肌を取り除くのに使われる」

Looks like you are having a trouble translating "reduce" and "reduction." Let's think of it this way. When you "reduce" something, you're changing the amount or the shape of something that's been reduced.
In this case, you use "polisher" to "reduce" metal. How can you "reduce" the amount or shape of metal with a "polisher"? The answer is by 削ること.

Hope this helps.

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Hiroko Albrecht
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