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chemical reaction

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


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They then triggered a chemical reaction that converted it into the smaller strained ring in a single step.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 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

Form’s iron-air batteries generate electricity through a chemical reaction involving oxygen, water and iron powder that mimics how old pieces of metal gather rust.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

Industrial catalysts -- substances that reduce the amount of energy required for a given chemical reaction -- help manufacturers boost reaction speed, yield or efficiency when producing key materials.

From Science Daily Nov. 21, 2025

“Pressure brings it up. It results from a chemical reaction in the lungs when water mixes with air and mucus.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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