reactivity

[ ree-ak-tiv-i-tee ]

/ ˌri ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /

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noun

the quality or condition of being reactive.

Chemistry. the relative capacity of an atom, molecule, or radical to undergo a chemical reaction with another atom, molecule, or compound.

Physics. a measure of the deviation from the condition at which a nuclear reactor is critical.

Immunology. the ability of an antigen to combine with an antibody.

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Origin of reactivity

First recorded in 1885–90; reactive + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM reactivity

hy·per·re·ac·tiv·i·ty, noun

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Therefore, removing some plugins, especially unused ones, can improve the reactivity and speed of the website.
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It can improve tissue reactivity and stability or strength to create long-lasting soft tissue change and movement efficiency with its 40lbs of pressure, as well as target specific body areas with its 4 massage heads.
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That reactivity paradoxically is what makes its sudden coming and going mysterious.
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Well, it's a broad definition, one that was designed to reduce reactivity among respondents.
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That it modifies the functions or reactivity of the ultimate constituent groups we have seen from the study of the esters.
Researches on Cellulose|C. F. Cross
The effects of formolization on the antigenicity and reactivity of proteins are discussed later.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae|William B. Stallcup
More than two series, however, resulted in little or no improvement of the reactivity of the antiserum.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae|William B. Stallcup
Graphs of precipitin reactions illustrating effects of formalin on antigenicity and reactivity of the extracts.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae|William B. Stallcup

Medical definitions for reactivity

reactivity

[ rē′ăk-tĭv′ĭ-tē ]

The property of reacting.

The process of reacting.

reactivity

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