reactant — a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈæktənt/
Korean meaning: 화학반응에 참여하여 변화를 겪는 물질, 반응물질
Korean pronunciation: 리**액**턴트
Example Sentences
- The chef treated the kitchen like a chemistry lab, carefully measuring each reactant for his molecular gastronomy experiment.
- When studying photosynthesis, students learn that carbon dioxide and water are the primary reactants.
- The mad scientist's love potion required three mysterious reactants: unicorn tears, dragon breath, and instant coffee.
reactant
NOUN//riˈæktənt//
a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction
a scientist carefully pours a blue liquid from a beaker into a flask containing yellow solution. The two liquids immediately begin bubbling and changing color as they mix together. The blue and yellow substances transform into a bright green mixture with visible fizzing and steam. Another scientist nearby watches the reaction progress while holding additional materials ready to add. substances that take part in and undergo change during a reaction
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reagere' meaning 'to act again' or 'to respond,' which combines the prefix 're-' (again/back) with 'agere' (to act or do).
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📝Examples
“The chef treated the kitchen like a chemistry lab, carefully measuring each reactant for his molecular gastronomy experiment.”
“When studying photosynthesis, students learn that carbon dioxide and water are the primary reactants.”
“The mad scientist's love potion required three mysterious reactants: unicorn tears, dragon breath, and instant coffee.”
“Industrial processes require precise control of reactant ratios to maximize product yield.”
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