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chemical reaction

[kem-i-kuhl ree-ak-shuhn] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl riˈæk ʃən /


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The powders and the coating are carried by gas and brought together in a chemical reaction.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

One possibility is that increasing the acidity of saliva could speed up this chemical reaction.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

In other words, continuing to cool the tank could slow the chemical reaction in a way that avoids an explosion.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

Hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs and can be produced by a chemical reaction and by some organic material, such as sewage.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Discovering the power of triads was like discovering a chemical reaction or a miracle cure.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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