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to react
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reaccionar a
to act or behave in a particular way in response to something
Transitive: to react to sth in a specific manner
Example
The political leader had to react promptly to the evolving situation, addressing concerns and making policy adjustments.
El líder político tuvo que reaccionar rápidamente a la situación en evolución, abordando las preocupaciones y haciendo ajustes en la política.
The athlete trained to react instantly to the coach's signals, making split-second decisions during the game.
El atleta entrenó para reaccionar instantáneamente a las señales del entrenador, tomando decisiones en fracciones de segundo durante el juego.
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reaccionar
(physics) to be subject to physical or chemical change
Intransitive: to react | to react with a chemical element
Example
When sodium reacts with water, it produces sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas as byproducts.
Cuando el sodio reacciona con el agua, produce hidróxido de sodio y gas hidrógeno como subproductos.
The iron in the nail reacts with oxygen in the air, forming rust over time.
El hierro en el clavo reacciona con el oxígeno en el aire, formando óxido con el tiempo.
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reaccionar, oponerse
to show a hostile response to an opposing action
Intransitive: to react against an undesirable action or change
Example
The citizens decided to react against the proposed tax increase by organizing a protest.
The workers ' union announced plans to react against the unfair labor practices of the company.
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reaccionar
(physics) to cause a substance to change by interacting with other substances
Transitive: to react a chemical element with another chemical element
Example
In the experiment, sodium hydroxide will be reacted with hydrochloric acid to form a salt and water.
En el experimento, el hidróxido de sodio reaccionará con el ácido clorhídrico para formar una sal y agua.
To produce the desired compound, the organic solvents will be reacted with the reagents under controlled conditions.
Para producir el compuesto deseado, se reaccionará a los disolventes orgánicos con los reactivos bajo condiciones controladas.
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reaccionar, tener una reacción adversa
to have an adverse reaction to something particular such as food, smell, etc., particularly one that causes illness
Intransitive: to react | to react to an allergen
Example
Certain individuals may react negatively to strong perfumes, experiencing headaches or respiratory discomfort.
People with lactose intolerance may react after consuming dairy products.
word family
act
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react
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overreact
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overreact
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reactance
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reactance
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