reagent
riˈeɪdʒənt
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Definition of reagent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general useTECH.agent that brings about a reactionTECH.
  • The catalyst acted as a reagent in the process.
catalyst reactant substance
2.
laboratory testingTECH.compound used to test materials in a labTECH.
  • The scientist added the reagent to the sample for analysis.
indicator
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Expressions with reagent

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high-purity chemical used for measurement or reaction testing
Use an analytical reagent to test the sample without contamination.
substance added to cause or detect a specific chemical change
The technician added the chemical reagent to the solution to test for glucose.
class of organometallic reagents with formula RMgX
Chemists use Grignard reagents to synthesize complex molecules.

Origin of reagent

Latin, re (again) + agent (acting)

Terms with reagent included in their meaning

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lab reagent
methanol, clear poisonous fluid for fuel, cleaning, and freezing protection
chemistry
maximum amount of material a surface or reagent can attach
reagent
colorless liquid used to add acetyl groups in chemistry
mycology
turning blue-black with Melzer's reagent
laboratory reagent
chemical used in laboratories for experiments
chemistry
preference of a reagent for one functional group
laboratory
chemical used in laboratory for reagent preparation
use
used as a reagent and disinfectant

Examples of reagent in a sentence

  • A new reagent was introduced to the solution.
  • The lab technician carefully measured the reagent for the experiment.
  • A new reagent was introduced to improve the accuracy of the test.

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  1. French:réactif, ...
  2. German:Reagenz, ...
  3. Italian:reagente, ...
  4. Spanish:agente reactivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:reagente, ...
  6. Chinese:试剂, 化学试剂, ...
  7. Japanese:反応剤, 試薬, ...
  8. Arabic:كَاشِف, مادَّة كاشِفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגִיב, רִיאָגֶנְט, ...
  10. Russian:реагент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реагент, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिक्रिया कारक, अभिकर्मक, ...

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