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reactive

[ree-ak-tiv] / riˈæk tɪv /




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High on the list of techno-babbly fairy dust: active suspension damping—as opposed to reactive damping—via a road-surface-reading suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fertilizers, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities release reactive nitrogen into the air, much of which eventually returns to the ground through rain, snow, or airborne particles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

That raises an uncomfortable question: Are these rule changes thoughtful evolutions in index design, or reactive attempts to preserve competitiveness?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"They know how reactive we can be, so literally I can get a phone call, email, WhatsApp message in the morning, and we can be there within hours."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The chemosterilants of this group are alkylating agents, which are extremely reactive chemicals, capable of intense cell destruction, damage to chromosomes, and production of mutations.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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