reactive
Example Sentences
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Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
“Crypto’s 24/7 structure, higher leverage, and more reactive retail base mean it often front-runs macro moves, both on the way down and in recovery,” says Zhang.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She believed that while the government had criminalised creating deepfakes without consent, a more "proactive" approach was needed rather than a "reactive" one.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The tank contained 7,000 gallons of the highly reactive liquid chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which can be used to make materials such as Plexiglass.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“Well, have you noticed skin being reactive to it?”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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Vocabulary lists containing reactive
Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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Matter and Energy 2: Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Energy
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The State of the Union Address 2015
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