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reactive [Brit rɪˈaktɪv, Am riˈæktɪv] ADJ

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1. reactive CHEM:

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2. reactive PSYCH:

reactive

réactionnel/-elle

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When this happens, an extra drain is seen on the transmitter, resulting from the reactive near-field energy that is not returned. en.wikipedia.org

Halogens are highly reactive, and as such can be harmful or lethal to biological organisms in sufficient quantities. en.wikipedia.org

The writing and acting become thoughtful rather than reactive. en.wikipedia.org

Note that if the reactant in elemental form is not the more reactive metal, then no reaction will occur. en.wikipedia.org

The two drugs are carboxylic acid analogs that form reactive acyl glucurnonides. en.wikipedia.org

The selenium contained in these enzymes acts as the reactive center, carrying reactive electrons from the peroxide to the glutathione. en.wikipedia.org

Because chlorine atoms are highly reactive, they can expedite the degradation of methane and tropospheric ozone and the oxidation of mercury to more toxic forms. en.wikipedia.org

It is also recommended that strategies should take a proactive approach in managing behaviour or skill deficits (when possible), rather than adopt a reactive approach. en.wikipedia.org

This group is able to form reactive halogen species and, as a result, natural organohalogen substances. en.wikipedia.org

However, it has also been shown to decrease the amount of reactive astrocytes. en.wikipedia.org

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