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Reactive Definition & Meaning

reactive
adjective
  1. participating readily in reactions; "sodium is a reactive metal"; "free radicals are very reactive"
  2. reacting to a stimulus; "the skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons"

"Reactive" in song lyrics

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  • "They were clearly brainwashed, their thoughts not so reactive"
    Jimmy P. — Cold Shoulder
  • "c. reactive"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "reactive"

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Frequently asked questions

What does reactive mean?
participating readily in reactions; "sodium is a reactive metal"; "free radicals are very reactive" reacting to a stimulus; "the skin of old persons is less reactive than that of younger persons"
What part of speech is reactive?
Reactive is an adjective.
How many definitions does reactive have?
Reactive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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