reactant
riˈæktənt
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Definition of reactant - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistryTECH.substance that undergoes change in a chemical reactionTECH.
  • In the experiment, the reactant was mixed with a catalyst.
  • The reactant was carefully measured before the experiment.
  • Each reactant played a crucial role in the reaction.
reagent substrate
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Origin of reactant

Latin, re- (again) + agere (to act)

Terms with reactant included in their meaning

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value expressing the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium
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time for reactant concentration to halve
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preference of a reactant for certain reactions
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principle stating reaction rate depends on reactant concentration
chemistry
principle stating reaction rate depends on reactant concentrations

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  1. French:réactif, ...
  2. German:Reaktant, ...
  3. Italian:sostanza reagente, ...
  4. Spanish:reactivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:substância reagente, ...
  6. Chinese:反应物, ...
  7. Japanese:反応物, ...
  8. Arabic:مادَة مُتَفاعِلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגִיב, ...
  10. Russian:реагент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реагент, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिक्रियाशील पदार्थ, ...
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