Reactive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Reacting to a stimulus; "the skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons".
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Meaning 2
Participating readily in reactions; "sodium is a reactive metal"; "free radicals are very reactive".
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Examples
- Reactive particles are generated during the welding process, which can be hazardous to workers.
- The scientist took extra precautions when handling the reactive chemicals to avoid any accidents.
- Sodium is a reactive metal that can ignite spontaneously in air at room temperature.
- Free radicals are very reactive molecules that can cause damage to living cells and DNA.
- The reactive nature of the substance made it a useful catalyst in the chemical reaction.