reactive

ɹiˈæktɪv
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Translation of reactive into German

Adjective

1.

responsive

responding to stimuli or other agents
  • The reactive substance changed color when exposed to heat..Die reaktive Substanz änderte ihre Farbe bei Hitzeeinwirkung.
2.

behavior

responding to past events rather than planning
  • His reactive approach led to constant stress.Sein reaktives Vorgehen führte zu ständigem Stress.
3.

chemistry

TECH.
easily engaging in chemical reactions
TECH.
reaktiv reaktionsfreudig
  • Sodium is a highly reactive metal.Natrium ist ein hochreaktives Metall.
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Expressions with reactive: examples in English and translations in German

reaktionsträge
This material is non-reactive with acids.
Reaktive Panzerung
Reaktivpanzerung
The tank was equipped with reactive armour to withstand attacks.
polyurethanreaktiv
schutzbeschichtend
The polyurethane reactive coating enhances durability.
reaktive Panzerung
The tank was equipped with reactive armor to withstand anti-tank missiles..
reaktive Depression
She experienced reactive depression after losing her job.
reaktives Gas
The lab stores each reactive gas separately to prevent dangerous chemical reactions.

Synonyms and analogies of reactive in English

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.

Translations of "reactive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
reaktivadj.

As a first-line defense, our strategy must be both proactive and reactive.

Als primäre Verteidigung muss unsere Strategie sowohl proaktiv als auch reaktiv sein.

reaktiveadj.

In fine, our findings indicate that preventive measures are more effective than reactive ones.

Letzten Endes zeigen unsere Ergebnisse, dass präventive Maßnahmen wirksamer sind als reaktive.

reaktionsfähigadj.

Nitric oxide has an unpaired electron, which makes the molecule reactive.

Stickstoffmonoxid besitzt ein ungebundenes Elektron, das das Molekül reaktionsfähig macht.

reaktionsfreudigadj.

They only contain one electron and are therefore very reactive.

Sie enthalten nur ein Elektron und sind daher sehr reaktionsfreudig.

reagiertadj.

Throughout the period, they are easily reachable and very reactive.

Während dieses Zeitraums waren sie leicht zu erreichen und haben schnell reagiert.

Noun
dieReaktivitätnf.

Lead times for data preparation are reduced and the tumor board becomes more reactive.

Vorlaufzeiten für die Datenaufbereitung werden reduziert und das Tumorboard gewinnt an Reaktivität.

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reactive: Examples and translations in context

Putting out fires often leads to a reactive rather than proactive mindset.

Das Brände löschen führt oft zu einer reaktiven statt einer proaktiven Denkweise.

The inert gas provided a safe alternative to reactive gases in labs.

Das Edelgas bot eine sichere Alternative zu reaktiven Gasen in Laboren.

Energy levels explain why some elements are more reactive than others.

Energieniveaus erklären, warum einige Elemente reaktiver sind als andere.

The leather, shavings and effluent contain no reactive tanning materials.

Leder, Falzspäne und auch das Abwasser enthalten keine reaktiven Gerbstoffe.

We found easily the house and the owner was very reactive.

Wir fanden einfach das Haus und der Besitzer war sehr reaktiv.

Our policies and approaches have too often been reactive, not proactive.

Unsere Politik und Maßnahmen waren oft nicht proaktiv, sondern reaktiv.

Nadia is a nice breakfast and reactive during the first contact.

Nadia ist ein schönes Frühstück und reaktiv beim ersten Kontakt.

It is engaged in two stages - predictive and reactive.

Das Zuschalten erfolgt in zwei Stufen - prädiktiv und reaktiv.

See also:

reactive gasC-reactive protein
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