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Definition of surface reaction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
chemistryTECH. chemical change happening at the outside layer of somethingTECH.
- The catalyst speeds up the surface reaction.
- The surface reaction was crucial in the experiment's success.
- Scientists studied the surface reaction to understand corrosion.
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Expressions with surface
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.
explored only a small part of something
We've only scratched the surface of the ocean's mysteries.
just begun to deal with a problem
We've barely scratched the surface of the city's traffic issues.
addressed only a small part of a problem
The report only scratched the surface of the issue.
begin to find out about something
We are just scratching the surface of what this technology can do.
emerge from below the surface of water
The dolphin broke the surface to breathe.
rise to the top of a liquid
Bubbles come to the surface when water boils.
solid and firm exterior
The ball bounced off the hard surface.
top layer of a road where vehicles travel
The road surface was slippery after the rain..
surface that is not smooth
The rough surface of the rock scratched my hand.
the outermost layer of the planet
The surface of the earth is covered by water and land.
part most visible or accessible
Dust gathered on the upper surface of the shelf.
countertop in a kitchen
The chef chopped vegetables on the work surface.
surface where people or objects move smoothly from higher to lower place
Wax on the board improved the sliding surface for the snowboarder.
flat area covered with hard material
The paved surface was perfect for skateboarding.
superficial or not deep
Her surface level understanding of the topic was evident.
mail sent by land or sea transport
The package was sent via surface mail.
finish or effect added to visible surfaces for design or decoration
The tiles have a glossy surface treatment that reflects the light.
area of ground or material that is bumpy or not level
The hikers struggled to walk across the uneven surface.
Expressions with reaction
instant reaction made without thinking, often from instinct
She trusted her gut reaction and left the room.
automatic response without thought
His knee-jerk reaction was to deny everything.
automatic response to a familiar situation
His Pavlovian reaction to criticism was to get defensive.
cause a response or effect
His comment sparked a reaction from the audience.
groups opposing social or political change
The forces of reaction resisted the new policy changes.
response that includes both positive and negative elements
The new policy received a mixed reaction from the public..
response made to oppose a previous reaction
The policy change caused a strong counter-reaction from the public.
series of events each causing the next
The accident caused a chain reaction of delays.
measure how people respond to something
The company released a survey to gauge the reaction to their new product.
response developed through experience or training
The dog's learned reaction to the bell was to salivate.
automatic body response to a stimulus
Sweating is a physiological reaction to heat.
film shot showing a character's response
The director included a reaction shot of her surprise.
quick move when surprised or scared
The cat had a startle reaction to the loud noise.
concept where actions have opposite consequences
In politics, the law of action and reaction is evident.
process where one event causes another responding event
Politics often works through action and reaction between different groups.
measure of how quickly someone or something responds to a change
Good reaction speed helps goalkeepers block fast shots.
physical symptoms from overreaction to a triggering substance
His allergic reaction started minutes after he ate the peanut.
duration to respond to an event
Reaction time is crucial in driving safety.
harmful or unwanted effect caused by a medicine taken at normal dose
The patient was hospitalized due to a severe adverse drug reaction.
process changing substances by breaking or making bonds
A chemical reaction turned the liquid into a solid.
process where a compound breaks into simpler substances
The chemical decomposition reaction of water produces hydrogen and oxygen.
learned response to a specific stimulus
The dog salivated as a conditioned reaction to the bell.
psychological response to protect oneself
His defence reaction was to withdraw from the situation.
body's response to harmful stimuli
Inflammation is a common defense reaction to injury.
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- French:réaction de surface, ...
- German:Oberflächenreaktion, ...
- Italian:reazione superficiale, ...
- Spanish:reacción superficial, ...
- Portuguese:reação de superfície, ...
- Chinese:表面反应, ...
- Japanese:表面反応, ...
- Arabic:تَفَاعُل سَطْحِي, ...
- Hebrew:תְּגוּבָה עַל פְּנֵי הַשָּׁטַח, ...
- Russian:поверхностная реакция, ...
- Ukrainian:поверхнева реакція, ...
- Hindi:सतही अभिक्रिया, ...
- Bengali:পৃষ্ঠ প্রতিক্রিয়া, ...
- Catalan:reacció superficial, ...
- Czech:povrchová reakce, ...
- Danish:overfladereaktion, ...
- Dutch:oppervlaktereactie, ...
- Greek:αντίδραση επιφάνειας, ...
- Hungarian:felületi reakció, ...
- Khmer:ប្រតិកម្មលើផ្ទៃ, ...
- Korean:표면 반응, ...
- Persian:واکنش سطحی, ...
- Polish:reakcja powierzchniowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):reação superficial, ...
- Romanian:reacție de suprafață, ...
- Swedish:ytreaktion, ...
- Thai:ปฏิกิริยาบนผิวหน้า, ...
- Turkish:yüzey reaksiyonu, ...
- Vietnamese:phản ứng bề mặt, ...
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