No. 17,779 in Russian
уменьшает
Reduces.
In a sentence
Этот режим работы уменьшает расход энергии.
This mode of operation reduces energy consumption.
'Уменьшает' is used to indicate a reduction in intensity or quantity of something, here energy expenditure.
Регулярное употребление фруктов уменьшает риск болезней.
Regular consumption of fruits reduces the risk of diseases.
Here, 'уменьшает' implies a decline in the likelihood or probability of an event, specifically the onset of diseases.
Изоляция уменьшает количество звуков, проникающих внутрь.
Insulation reduces the amount of sound that penetrates inside.
In this sentence, 'уменьшает' denotes a limitation on the extent or number of something, specifically the penetration of sounds.
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