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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

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

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

The leak also depletes the source for a chemical reaction, which is generating heat that, in turn, accelerates the reaction in a process called “thermal runaway.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 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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