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1. nuclear_reaction
noun. (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei.
2. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others.
Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
3. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] an idea evoked by some experience.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
4. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.
Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
5. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
6. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
7. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] extreme conservatism in political or social matters.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
8. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
9. nuclear
adjective. ['ˈnuːkliːɝ'] (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy.
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Etymology
- nuclear (English)
- -ar (English)
- -aris (Latin)
- nucleus (English)
- nucleus (Latin)
10. nuclear
adjective. ['ˈnuːkliːɝ'] constituting or like a nucleus.
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Etymology
- nuclear (English)
- -ar (English)
- -aris (Latin)
- nucleus (English)
- nucleus (Latin)