Chain Reaction (Noun)
Meaning 1
A series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The detonation of the explosive was caused by a chain reaction that started with a spark igniting a mixture of combustible gases.
- A series of chain reactions occurred when the mixture of chemicals was exposed to heat, resulting in a rapid release of energy.
- The chain reaction of photosynthesis in plants involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight as energy.
- The researcher carefully controlled the conditions to prevent a chain reaction from occurring in the experiment, which could have led to unpredictable results.
- In nuclear reactors, a chain reaction of fission reactions is used to generate electricity, but it requires careful monitoring to prevent a runaway reaction.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.