Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reactant
Noun
/rɪˈæk.tənt/
Definition
A substance that undergoes a chemical reaction and is consumed in the process.
Examples
- Hydrogen and oxygen are reactants in the formation of water.
- In an acid-base reaction, the acid and base are the reactants.
Meaning
Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction before they are transformed into products.
Synonyms
- Chemical
- Substrate
- Raw material
