side reaction
noun
1
: a less important reaction of two or more chemical reactions occurring at the same time
undesirable complex side reactions
2
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“Side reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/side%20reaction. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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