reagent
pronunciation
How to pronounce reagent in British English:
UK [riˈeɪdʒənt]
How to pronounce reagent in American English:
US [riˈedʒənt]
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- Noun:
- a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions
Word Origin
- reagent (n.)
- 1785, from re- + agent "substance that produces a chemical reaction."
Example
- 1. This bifunctional reagent links protein molecules to one another .
- 2. Defiantly , and with typical generosity , he shared his findings with the world , sending out reagent kits and copies of his patent to anyone who wanted to carry forward his research .
- 3. Study on acute toxicity and mutagenicity of prawn preserving reagent .
- 4. Illegal cuvette number for reagent delivery .
- 5. The reagent possesses specificity for water .