Definition Synonyms
Definition of reactive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
responsiveresponding to stimuli or other agents
- The reactive substance changed color when exposed to heat..
2.
behaviorresponding to past events rather than planning
- His reactive approach led to constant stress.
3.
chemistryTECH. easily engaging in chemical reactionsTECH.
- Sodium is a highly reactive metal.
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.
electrical load storing and releasing energy in AC circuits
The engineer measured the reactive load in the circuit.
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
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
chemical element
soft silvery-white metal, highly reactive
science
soft, light, very reactive metals in Group 1 of the periodic table
chemical element
soft silver-white metal, highly reactive and electropositive
biology
reactive oxygen molecule in the body, causes damage
chemistry
atom or group with unpaired electrons, highly reactive
chemistry
damage to cells by reactive oxygen species
less reactive
made less reactive by a protective coating
chemistry
make a substance reactive
film making
glass sheet with dried light-reactive layer, used in early imaging
chemistry
newly formed and highly reactive
electrical engineering
combined measure of active power and reactive power in AC systems
chemistry
make a substance less reactive or active
open shell
highly reactive particle from such a group with one unpaired electron
technology
flat electrode inside a battery that holds reactive material
industrial cleaning
highly reactive substance used in industrial cleaning
acr: C-reactive protein
protein in blood that shows inflammation
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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- French:réactif, instable, ...
- German:reaktiv, reaktionsfreudig, ...
- Italian:sensibile, altamente reattivo, ...
- Spanish:reactivo, pasivo, ...
- Portuguese:reativo, ...
- Chinese:反应性的, 应激的, ...
- Japanese:反応性の, 受動的な, ...
- Arabic:تَفَاعُلِيّ, اِنْفِعَالِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:תְּגוּבָתִי, לֹא יִזְמִי, ...
- Russian:реактивный, ...
- Ukrainian:реактивний, хімічно активний, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिक्रियाशील, प्रतिक्रियात्मक, ...
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