chemical reaction

noun

: a chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance

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As the liver breaks down the alcohol, the chemical reaction releases a toxin, which damages liver cells. —

Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025 This glow is the result of a chemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase, the very same compounds that make fireflies shine. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Together, the chemical reaction inside the kiln and the fuel used for heat produces the bulk of the carbon pollution. —

Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 Fires can be caused by overcharging, overheating, physical damage or product defects, which trigger a process known as thermal runaway — where excessive heat inside a battery creates a self-sustaining chemical reaction that can then easily spread to adjacent batteries. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chemical reaction

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