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react

verb

undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
EAC
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹiːˈækt

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions

    “The hydrogen and the oxygen react”

verb

  1. show a response or a reaction to something

verb

  1. act against or in opposition to

    “She reacts negatively to everything I say”

In context

Example Sentences

The hydrogen and the oxygen react
She reacts negatively to everything I say

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