chain reaction

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Back in Sriracha, another Thai boat owner, 61-year-old Jariya Charuenpunson, fears a chain reaction across the industry if fishers are forced to remain in port for an extended period.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

When struck by a laser, they trigger a chain reaction in electrons that produces terahertz pulses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

This constriction reduces oxygen delivery to the retina and begins a chain reaction that can eventually lead to long term vision impairment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Griffith is one endpoint of a chain reaction across oil drillers, refiners, tanker operators and financial markets set off in recent weeks by the prospect of war with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

“Of course, we have no way of knowing if this is the first time a sustained chain reaction has been achieved,” he wrote.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik