Reagent

//ɹiˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt//

"Reagent" in a Sentence (3 examples)

Perchloric acid (HClO₄) is a powerful reagent.

A reagent is a substance used to cause a chemical reaction.

The Collins reagent is used to oxidize primary alcohols into aldehydes.

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