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reactant

UK
/rɪˈæktənt/
US
/riˈæktənt/

Translations

reactantnoun
reactants
pl
UK
/rɪˈæktənt/
US
/riˈæktənt/
réactifChimie.
In the chemical equation, hydrogen and oxygen are the reactants that form water.
Dans l'équation chimique, l'hydrogène et l'oxygène sont les réactifs qui forment l'eau.
Additional translations
réagissantRare, pour une personne ou un organisme qui réagit à un stimulus.
Synonyms
chemical
substance
ingredient
reagent
reactantadjective
more reactant
Comp.
most reactant
Super.
UK
/riˈæktənt/
US
/riˈæktənt/
Used attributively, especially in chemistry, to modify nouns like “concentration”, “feed”, etc.
réactifChimie.
Reactant gases were introduced at a controlled rate.
Des gaz réactifs ont été introduits à un débit contrôlé.
Synonyms
sensitive
responsive
responding
reactive

Definitions

reactantnoun
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
In the chemical equation, hydrogen and oxygen are the reactants that form water.
An individual or entity that responds to a stimulus or situation; one who reacts.
During the experiment, each reactant reported their emotional state after hearing the sound.
reactantadjective
Participating in or relating to a chemical reaction, especially as a reactant.
Reactant gases were introduced at a controlled rate.
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