chemical reaction
noun
: a chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance
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In this case, though, biology tells us that what looks like a simple chemical reaction can be made incredibly complex.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Dousing it with water is ineffective and can cause a chemical reaction.
—Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Once the fire began spreading, firefighters were not able to use water, because doing so can trigger a violent chemical reaction in lithium-ion batteries, potentially causing more to ignite or explode.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Our answer: When aluminum foil comes into contact with rust, a chemical reaction occurs that reverses the oxidation process that created the rust in the first place.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Dousing it with water is ineffective and can cause a chemical reaction.
—Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Once the fire began spreading, firefighters were not able to use water, because doing so can trigger a violent chemical reaction in lithium-ion batteries, potentially causing more to ignite or explode.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Our answer: When aluminum foil comes into contact with rust, a chemical reaction occurs that reverses the oxidation process that created the rust in the first place.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chemical reaction
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“Chemical reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20reaction. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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