reagent

[ ree-ey-juhnt ]
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nounChemistry.
  1. a substance that, because of the reactions it causes, is used in analysis and synthesis.

Origin of reagent

1
1790–1800; re(act) + agent; cf. act

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British Dictionary definitions for reagent

reagent

/ (riːˈeɪdʒənt) /


noun
  1. a substance for use in a chemical reaction, esp for use in chemical synthesis and analysis

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Scientific definitions for reagent

reagent

[ rē-ājənt ]


  1. A substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially one used to detect, measure, or produce another substance. Compare agent.

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