Definition of Reactant

1. Noun. A chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction.

Generic synonyms: Chemical, Chemical Substance
Derivative terms: React

Definition of Reactant

1. one that reacts [n -S] - See also: reacts

Medical Definition of Reactant

1. A substance taking part in a chemical reaction. Acute phase reactants, A group of proteins that are produced and/or released in increased concentrations during the acute phase reaction, including fibrinogen; C-reactive protein; complement proteins B, C3, C4; a2-acid glycoprotein, serum amyloid A, proteinase inhibitors, etc. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reactant

reacquainting
reacquaints
reacquire
reacquired
reacquired stock
reacquires
reacquiring
reacquisition
reacquisitions
react
react
reactance
reactance
reactances
reactant (current term)
reactant (current term)
reactants
reacted
reacting
reaction
reaction
reaction-propulsion engine
reactionaries
reactionary
reactionaryism
reactionaryisms
reactionism
reactionist
reactions
reaction centre

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