chemical reaction
noun
: a chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance
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Hullar will be remembered in the biochemistry field for his 1966 discovery of a chemical reaction known as the Hanessian-Hullar reaction, which has since become foundational in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and antibiotics.
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Scientists have long suspected that the will-o’-the-wisp’s spectral glow came from a chemical reaction in gases released by decaying organic matter.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The new model redefines the fundamental chemical reaction known as intercalation, and could pave the way for powerful and faster charging lithium-ion batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Rub the foil gently over the rust spots—the chemical reaction helps lift rust.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Scientists have long suspected that the will-o’-the-wisp’s spectral glow came from a chemical reaction in gases released by decaying organic matter.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The new model redefines the fundamental chemical reaction known as intercalation, and could pave the way for powerful and faster charging lithium-ion batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Rub the foil gently over the rust spots—the chemical reaction helps lift rust.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Chemical reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20reaction. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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