chemical reaction
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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
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
The crystals are driven by a chemical reaction similar to the one used to power rockets.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
Even worse, though, a chemical reaction that was occurring in the high heat of the reactor core was producing highly flammable hydrogen gas.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
