chemical reaction

noun

: a chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance

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By using these dimensions, the researchers increased the electrode surface area, allowing almost every atom to participate in the chemical reaction. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026

Another method for cleaning silver involves filling an aluminum pan with hot water, salt, and baking soda, stirring until dissolved, and then soaking the pieces until a chemical reaction occurs that removes the tarnish. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026

This natural chemical reaction triggers browning, richer flavor, and tempting aromas. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026

This translated into a lot of polishing, as silver tarnishes pretty quickly when it’s exposed to things like air and water thanks to a chemical reaction between the silver and sulfur gases in the environment. —Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for chemical reaction

• dissatisfaction
• overreaction
• abstraction
• attraction
• compaction
• contraction
• detraction
• diffraction
• distraction
• exaction
• extraction
• impaction