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1. reaction-propulsion_engine
noun. a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream.
Synonyms
- ion engine
- jet engine
- reaction engine
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Rhymes with Physiological Reaction
- dissatisfaction
- satisfaction
- liquefaction
- transaction
- subtraction
- extraction
- distraction
- contraction
- abstraction
- retraction
- infraction
- diffraction
- classaction
- telaction
- interaction
- exaction
- attraction
- traction
- inaction
- fraction
- faction
2. physiological
adjective. ['ˌfɪziːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl'] of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning.
Synonyms
- physiologic
Antonyms
- forceless
- immaterial
3. 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)
4. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] an idea evoked by some experience.
Synonyms
- idea
Antonyms
- peristalsis
- anastalsis
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
5. 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)
6. 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)
7. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] extreme conservatism in political or social matters.
Synonyms
- conservatism
Antonyms
- inactiveness
- inaction
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
8. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body.
Antonyms
- birth
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
9. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude.
Antonyms
- active
Etymology
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
Sentences with physiological-reaction
1. Noun Phrase
If your dog sees or experiences something exciting, then his drooling is likely a physiological reaction to the stimulus.
2. Noun Phrase
Fight-or-flight, or acute stress response, is a physiological reaction that occurs in the presence of mental or physical fear of danger.