e/M-SG reducing agent

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has gloss	eng: In M-SG an alkali metal is absorbed into silica gel at elevated temperatures. The resulting black powder material is an effective reducing agent and safe to handle as opposed to the pure metal. The material can also be used as a desiccant and as a hydrogen source .
lexicalization	eng: M-SG reducing agent
instance of	(noun) a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) desiccant, drying agent, siccative, drier

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