1. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others.
Synonyms
- chain reaction
- saponification
- aldol reaction
- displacement
- photochemical reaction
- oxidization
- neutralisation reaction
- chemical action
- oxidation
- chemical change
- elimination reaction
- equilibrium
- neutralisation
- metathesis
- displacement reaction
- decomposition
- neutralization
- chemical reaction
- exothermic reaction
- endothermic reaction
- hydrolysis
- addition reaction
- reduction
- decomposition reaction
- oxidoreduction
- chemical decomposition reaction
- oxidisation
- double decomposition reaction
- oxidation-reduction
- redox
- neutralization reaction
- double decomposition
- chemical equilibrium
- reducing
Antonyms
- careful
- failing
- running
- unsatisfactory
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Chain Reaction
- dissatisfaction
- satisfaction
- liquefaction
- transaction
- subtraction
- extraction
- distraction
- contraction
- abstraction
- retraction
- infraction
- diffraction
- classaction
- telaction
- interaction
- exaction
- attraction
- traction
- inaction
- fraction
- faction
Example sentences of the word chain-reaction
1. Noun Phrase
Because of this, defaulting on bond payments can start a chain reaction that ends with diminished stock valuations.
2. Noun Phrase
This starts a chain reaction that releases histamines in various soft tissues in the body.
3. Noun Phrase
Electrical currents cause a chain reaction that carries the current through the copper.
2. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] an idea evoked by some experience.
Synonyms
- idea
Antonyms
- peristalsis
- anastalsis
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
3. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.
Synonyms
- answer
- immune response
- kinesis
- immune reaction
- transfusion reaction
- activity
- psychogalvanic response
- electrical skin response
- bodily function
- reflex action
- bodily process
- learned response
- double take
- body process
- inborn reflex
- rebound
- unconditioned reflex
- GSR
- physiological reaction
- reflex
- Tarchanoff phenomenon
- automatism
- immunologic response
- galvanic skin response
- reflex response
- taxis
- passage
- tropism
- innate reflex
- passing
- overreaction
- response
- learned reaction
- electrodermal response
- Fere phenomenon
Antonyms
- assembly
- discontinuation
- activation
- sink
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
4. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like.
Synonyms
- resistance
- opposition
Antonyms
- disagree
- question
- inactivity
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
5. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] extreme conservatism in political or social matters.
Synonyms
- conservatism
Antonyms
- inactiveness
- inaction
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
6. chain
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] a series of things depending on each other as if linked together.
Synonyms
- catena
- series
- concatenation
Antonyms
- natural elevation
- finish
- head
- rear
Etymology
- chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. chain
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule).
Synonyms
- ring
- long-chain molecule
- chemical chain
- closed chain
- long chain
- unit
- open chain
- building block
Antonyms
- closed chain
- upgrade
- downgrade
- incapability
Etymology
- chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. chain
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament.
Synonyms
- anchor chain
- watch guard
- paper chain
- anchor rope
- chain printer
- snow chain
- ligament
- bicycle chain
- cycle
- tire chain
- bicycle
- chain tongs
- fob
- watch chain
- chatelaine
- pull chain
- bike
Antonyms
- walk
- keep down
- dematerialize
- dematerialise
Etymology
- chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. chain
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership.
Synonyms
- discount chain
- chain store
- business concern
- business organisation
- restaurant chain
- retail chain
- business
- apparel chain
- business organization
Antonyms
- prevent
- failing
- stay
- running
Etymology
- chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. chain
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] anything that acts as a restraint.
Synonyms
- restraint
Antonyms
- disallow
- decertify
Etymology
- chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))