reagent
noun
a substance that, because of the reactions it causes, is used in analysis and synthesis.
reagents
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pluralof reagent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For example, the stem cells were produced without reagents derived from animals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
She demonstrates the process by placing electronic components in a chemical bath and adding reagents one by one until a fine gold powder forms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Management’s confirmation that reagents and equipment for current operations and expansion will be sourced ex-China is a key differentiator,” Macquarie says of Lynas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
You keep using the same reagents and equipment to avoid white noise.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2025
An Indian-born chemist, Har Khorana, supplied crucial chemical reagents that made code breaking possible.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
