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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/

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
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/riˈæktənt/
🇬🇧 UK/riˈæktənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootact
Suffix--ant

Origin

From Latin 'reagere' meaning 'to act again' or 'to respond,' which combines the prefix 're-' (again/back) with 'agere' (to act or do).

Breakdown

re- (again/back) + act (from Latin agere, to do/perform) + -ant (suffix meaning 'one that does')

🎵Rhyme

attractantprotectantsurfactant
attractant
protectant
surfactant

🔗Collocations

limiting reactant
reactant concentration
excess reactant
reactant molecules
consume reactants
reactant mixture

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

reagentsubstratestarting materialchemical precursor

Antonyms

productend productresult

Related

catalystreactionchemical equationstoichiometryequilibrium

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