reactivity
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ækˈtɪv noun
1.
the quality or condition of being reactive.
2.
Chemistry. the relative capacity of an atom, molecule, or radical to undergo a chemical reaction with another atom, molecule, or compound.
3.
Physics. a measure of the deviation from the condition at which a nuclear reactor is critical.
4.
Immunology. the ability of an antigen to combine with an antibody.
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World English Dictionary
reactive (rɪˈæktɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | readily partaking in chemical reactions: sodium is a reactive metal; free radicals are very reactive |
| 2. | of, concerned with, or having a reactance |
| 3. | responsive to stimulus |
| 4. | (of mental illnesses) precipitated by an external cause: reactive depression |
| re'actively | |
| —adv | |
| reactivity | |
| —n | |
| re'activeness | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
reactivity re·ac·tiv·i·ty (rē'āk-tĭv'ĭ-tē)
n.
The property of reacting.
The process of reacting.
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Example sentences
Yet this reactivity can also make them good sensors.
Previous research indicates that oxytocin plays a role in regulating stress and fear reactivity.
The mutant proteins were then purified to ensure that reactivity and side effects of the vaccine were minimized.
It would be interesting to explore the boundary between simple chemical reactivity and primary awareness.
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