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reaction

UK
/rɪˈækʃən/
US
/riˈækʃən/

Translations

reactionnoun
reactions
Pl.
UK
/rɪˈækʃən/
US
/riˈækʃən/
The chemical reaction was explosive.
Химическая реакция была взрывной.
The audience's reaction to the performance was overwhelmingly positive.
Отклик аудитории на выступление был исключительно положительным.
His reaction to the news was one of disbelief.
Его ответ на новость был полон недоверия.
Additional translations
воздействие
восприятие
результат
Synonyms
response
reply
retort
rejoinder
feedback
counteraction
action
effect
result
reactionadjective
UK
/riˈækʃən/
US
/riˈækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "reaction time", "reaction vessel").
Synonyms
reactive
responsive
reflexive
instinctive
automatic
impulsive
spontaneous
unthinking
reactionary

Definitions

reactionnoun
A response to a stimulus or situation.
Her reaction to the surprise party was one of sheer joy.
A chemical process in which substances interact to form new substances.
The reaction between vinegar and baking soda produces carbon dioxide gas.
A physiological response to a substance, such as an allergen.
He had a severe allergic reaction to the peanuts.
A movement or tendency opposing a current trend or political change.
The new policy was met with strong reaction from conservative groups.
In physics, a force exerted by a body equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to an applied force.
When the rocket expels gas downward, the equal and opposite reaction propels it upward.
The ability or speed with which someone responds to a stimulus, especially in physical activities (usually plural).
A gamer needs quick reactions to compete at the highest level.
reactionadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or used for a reaction, especially a chemical reaction.
The chemist poured the solution into a reaction vessel.
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