chemical reaction

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Form’s iron-air batteries generate electricity through a chemical reaction involving oxygen, water and iron powder that mimics how old pieces of metal gather rust.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

However, the chemical reaction that links amino acids together follows the same basic rules everywhere, making the discovery especially important.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

The researchers found that certain phosphate groups in DNA can pull in positively charged molecules during a chemical reaction, helping them align correctly -- much like a magnet drawing a metal bead into place.

From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025

Scunthorpe's furnaces produce molten iron by splitting rocks containing iron ore in a chemical reaction that requires intense heat.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

“Pressure brings it up. It results from a chemical reaction in the lungs when water mixes with air and mucus.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson