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reactivity

/rɪˈæktɪvɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does reactivity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being reactive; a tendency to react quickly or strongly to stimuli. The ability of a substance to undergo a chemical reaction.

Example

"The high reactivity of the new material made it difficult to handle safely."

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