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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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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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