reactive
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Computer simulations published in ACS Central Science suggest that certain surfaces on these crystals are unusually reactive, allowing chemical processes to occur that normally cannot happen in such cold conditions.
From Science Daily
If Beijing is to jump out of its reactive policy mode, fiscal policy needs to take the front seat in driving demand, with monetary easing mainly to help facilitate government borrowing, economists said.
These experiments showed that silybin effectively protected liver cells by restoring viability, lowering harmful reactive oxygen species, and reducing inflammatory gene activity.
From Science Daily
“We had to balance being responsive to the market without being too reactive to it,” Buscher said.
“By doing so, we can ensure our messaging is clear and consistent, allowing us to create our own narrative rather than reactive responses.”
From Los Angeles Times
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