Reactivity: meaning, definitions and examples
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reactivity
[ riːˈæktɪvɪti ]
chemical reaction
The state or power of being reactive or the degree to which a thing is reactive.
Synonyms
responsiveness, sensitivity, susceptibility
Examples of usage
- Due to the high reactivity of the substance, it must be handled with caution.
- The reactivity of the element determines its chemical properties.
emotional response
The state of reacting readily and emotionally.
Synonyms
emotionality, responsiveness, sensitivity
Examples of usage
- Her reactivity to criticism often leads to conflicts.
- The reactivity of the audience was overwhelming.
nuclear physics
The relative capacity of an atomic nucleus to undergo a nuclear reaction.
Synonyms
nuclear reactivity, nuclear response
Examples of usage
- The reactivity of the nucleus determines its stability.
- The reactivity of uranium is crucial in nuclear fission.
Translations
Translations of the word "reactivity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reatividade
🇮🇳 प्रतिक्रियाशीलता
🇩🇪 Reaktivität
🇮🇩 reaktivitas
🇺🇦 реактивність
🇵🇱 reaktywność
🇯🇵 反応性 (はんのうせい)
🇫🇷 réactivité
🇪🇸 reactividad
🇹🇷 reaktivite
🇰🇷 반응성 (반응성)
🇸🇦 التفاعل
🇨🇿 reaktivita
🇸🇰 reaktivita
🇨🇳 反应性 (fǎnyìng xìng)
🇸🇮 reaktivnost
🇮🇸 viðbragðshæfni
🇰🇿 реактивтілік
🇬🇪 რეაქტიულობა
🇦🇿 reaktivlik
🇲🇽 reactividad
Word origin
The word 'reactivity' originated from the term 'reactive', which dates back to the mid-17th century and is derived from the Latin word 'reactivus'. The concept of reactivity has been widely used in various fields such as chemistry, psychology, and physics to describe the ability of a substance or system to react in a particular way. The understanding of reactivity has evolved over time with advancements in scientific research and technology.
See also: nonreactive, reactance, reactant, reaction, reactions, reactive, reactively, unreactive, unreactiveness.