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reactivity

 

[ riːˈæktɪvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,156, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.