reaction Sentence Examples
- The chemical reaction caused a sudden release of heat.
- The body's immune system mounted a strong reaction against the infection.
- The audience's reaction to the controversial play was mixed.
- The catalyst sparked a violent reaction between the two chemicals.
- The patient's allergic reaction to the medication was severe.
- The sudden noise triggered an immediate reaction from the startled dog.
- The team's unexpected victory elicited a joyous reaction from the crowd.
- The government's policy changes met with a polarized reaction.
- The enzyme facilitated a specific biochemical reaction within the cell.
- The experiment's unexpected reaction provided valuable scientific insights.
reaction Meaning
reaction (n)
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
an idea evoked by some experience
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body
a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
extreme conservatism in political or social matters
doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
reaction (n.)
Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.
The mutual or reciprocal action of chemical agents upon each other, or the action upon such chemical agents of some form of energy, as heat, light, or electricity, resulting in a chemical change in one or more of these agents, with the production of new compounds or the manifestation of distinctive characters. See Blowpipe reaction, Flame reaction, under Blowpipe, and Flame.
An action induced by vital resistance to some other action; depression or exhaustion of vital force consequent on overexertion or overstimulation; heightened activity and overaction succeeding depression or shock.
The force which a body subjected to the action of a force from another body exerts upon the latter body in the opposite direction.
Backward tendency or movement after revolution, reform, or great progress in any direction.
A regular or characteristic response to a stimulation of the nerves.
reaction ()
A test for typhoid fever based on the fact that blood serum of one affected, in a bouillon culture of typhoid bacilli, causes the bacilli to agglutinate and lose their motility.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reaction
FAQs About the word reaction
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others, an idea evoked by some experience, a bodily process occurring due to the effect o
answer,response,take, reply, reflex, rebound, recoil, revulsion,backlash, counterreaction
action, action, behavior,effect, effect, behavior, cause,cause
The chemical reaction caused a sudden release of heat.
The body's immune system mounted a strong reaction against the infection.
The audience's reaction to the controversial play was mixed.
The catalyst sparked a violent reaction between the two chemicals.
