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reagent

/rɪˈeɪdʒənt/

/riˈeɪdʒənt/

Translations

reagentnoun

reagents

множ.

/rɪˈeɪdʒənt/

/riˈeɪdʒənt/

The scientist added the reagent to the solution to observe the reaction.

Учёный добавил реагент в раствор, чтобы наблюдать за реакцией.

Synonyms

reagentadjective

more reagent

Срав.

most reagent

Превосх.

/riˈeɪdʒənt/

Used attributively in phrases such as "reagent grade" to describe purity or suitability.

Synonyms

reagentnoun

A substance or compound that is added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or test if a reaction occurs.

The scientist added a reagent to the solution to test for the presence of glucose.

A substance used to detect, measure, or prepare other substances by causing a chemical reaction.

Fehling's solution is a common reagent for detecting reducing sugars.

reagentadjective

Relating to or suitable for use as a reagent, especially of a specified purity.

Only reagent alcohol was used to ensure the accuracy of the experiment.