chemical reaction
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs and can be produced by a chemical reaction and by some organic material, such as sewage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
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 smoldering chemical reaction inside Chiquita Canyon Landfill is growing and could last for decades, according to a new state analysis.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
“You’ve smelled rotten eggs? That’s sulfur dioxide, released from the chemical reaction of rotting organic material. This is going to stink just like that.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
