chemical reaction

noun

: a chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance

Examples of chemical reaction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This natural chemical reaction triggers browning, richer flavor, and tempting aromas. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025 Members of Gary Advocates for Responsible Development have expressed distrust in blast furnaces, which use a coal product for heating and the chemical reaction. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025 After the chemical reaction is done, the new molecule is released and the enzyme is ready to process another. Sam Pellock, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chemical reaction

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chemical reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20reaction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!