reactive
ɹiˈæktɪv
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Definition of reactive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
responsiveresponding to stimuli or other agents
  • The reactive substance changed color when exposed to heat..
receptive responsive sensitive
2.
behaviorresponding to past events rather than planning
  • His reactive approach led to constant stress.
reflexive responsive unplanned
3.
chemistryTECH.easily engaging in chemical reactionsTECH.
  • Sodium is a highly reactive metal.
responsive sensitive
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Expressions with reactive

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not showing a response to something
This material is non-reactive with acids.
vehicle armor that explodes to reduce weapon damage
The tank was equipped with reactive armour to withstand attacks.
applied to surfaces for protection or decoration
The polyurethane reactive coating enhances durability.
armor that neutralizes the impact of projectiles upon detonation
The tank was equipped with reactive armor to withstand anti-tank missiles..
depression caused by specific life events or stress
She experienced reactive depression after losing her job.
gas that easily changes in chemical reactions with other substances
The lab stores each reactive gas separately to prevent dangerous chemical reactions.

Origin of reactive

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

Terms with reactive included in their meaning

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reactive
quick to react or respond
inertadj.
chemistry
not chemically reactive
reactive
reacting to events rather than initiating them
reactive
quick to react or move
chemistry
readily decomposing or reactive
molecule
made reactive or more reactive
chemical element
soft silvery-white reactive metal, symbol Na
chemistry
soft, highly reactive metal in group I

Examples of reactive in a sentence

  • Her reactive approach helped solve the problem quickly.
  • Her reactive nature often led to missed opportunities.
  • The team's reactive strategy resulted in frequent setbacks.
  • Chlorine is reactive and can form compounds easily.
  • The reactive nature of this element makes it useful in experiments.

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  1. French:réactif, instable, ...
  2. German:reaktiv, reaktionsfreudig, ...
  3. Italian:sensibile, altamente reattivo, ...
  4. Spanish:reactivo, pasivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:reativo, ...
  6. Chinese:反应性的, 应激的, ...
  7. Japanese:反応性の, 受動的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفَاعُلِيّ, اِنْفِعَالِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּגוּבָתִי, לֹא יִזְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:реактивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реактивний, хімічно активний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिक्रियाशील, प्रतिक्रियात्मक, ...
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