reagent
Translation
reagent
Examples
The chemist added a reagent to the solution.
The chemist added a reagent to the solution.
This experiment requires a specific chemical reagent.
This experiment requires a specific chemical reagent.
Grammar Patterns
((a reagent)) a substance used in a chemical reaction The experiment requires a specific reagent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reactant, chemical
Etymology
From 're-' (back, again) + 'agent' (acting). A substance that 'acts back' or causes a chemical reaction.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'agent of reaction'. It's the agent that causes a reaction to happen.