chemical reaction
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In other words, continuing to cool the tank could slow down the chemical reaction occurring inside 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
Fire Administration, potentially leading to a process known as thermal runaway, in which the battery ignites through a self-sustaining chemical reaction that is impossible to stop until it runs out on its own.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Every chemical reaction must overcome an energy hurdle before it can occur.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
“But what causes them to mix, Horace? This chemical reaction you speak of—what is it?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
