reagent
[ ree-ey-juh nt ]
/ riˈeɪ dʒənt /
noun Chemistry.
a substance that, because of the reactions it causes, is used in analysis and synthesis.
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British Dictionary definitions for reagent
reagent
/ (riːˈeɪdʒənt) /
noun
a substance for use in a chemical reaction, esp for use in chemical synthesis and analysis
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Medicine definitions for reagent
reagent
[ rē-ā′jənt ]
n.
A substance used in a chemical reaction to detect, measure, examine, or produce other substances.
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Science definitions for reagent
reagent
[ rē-ā′jənt ]
A substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially one used to detect, measure, or produce another substance. Compare agent.
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