reagent
a substance that, because of the reactions it causes, is used in analysis and synthesis.
Origin of reagent
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How to use reagent in a sentence
The apparatus and reagents listed here are sufficient for all the tests described in the text.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddAll stains and many reagents are best kept in small dropping bottles.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddNow, in two of the reagents used, potassium ferro- and ferricyanide, iron is present according to the formul given.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzIn each case, a group name and the characteristic reagents used in separating a group from those following it, are given.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzThe heavy arrows indicate the main course the reversible actions take, under the influence of the reagents used.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius Stieglitz
British Dictionary definitions for reagent
/ (riːˈeɪdʒənt) /
a substance for use in a chemical reaction, esp for use in chemical synthesis and analysis
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Scientific definitions for reagent
[ rē-ā′jənt ]
A substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially one used to detect, measure, or produce another substance. Compare agent.
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