reaction
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To study these interactions, the team measured the excitation energy of the carbon nuclei by analyzing deuterons -the simplest atomic nucleus made of one proton and one neutron- that were emitted during the reaction.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
His content largely centres on reaction reels responding to other people's actions and diets – casting judgement over whether they are "optimal" or not.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“He was a stud,” McVay said of Stafford’s reaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
In fact, Sheinbaum’s first public reaction was to express condolences for both the U.S. and Mexican officers who lost their lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
It was a physical reaction because they didn’t want to say it.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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