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noun
1.
a person or thing that reacts.
2.
Also called interactant. Chemistry. any substance that undergoes a chemical change in a given reaction.
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Reactants
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- Acute-phase reactants and the concept of inflammation.
- The challenge is to craft the windows from materials and reactants that can safely contact food.
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Medical Dictionary
reactant re·ac·tant (rē-āk'tənt)
n.
A substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially a directly reacting substance present at the start of the reaction.
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Science Dictionary
reactant  (rē-āk'tənt) Pronunciation Key
A substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially one present at the start of the reaction. |
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