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Reactive
Ree-A-ktihv
/riːˈæktɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reactive
Dictionary meaning
Participating readily in reactions.
Examples
- Sodium is a reactive metal.
- The skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons.
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