chain reaction

chain re·ac·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [cheyn ree-ak-shuh n]
- /tʃeɪn riˈæk ʃən/
- /tʃeɪn riˈækʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyn ree-ak-shuh n]
- /tʃeɪn riˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of chain reaction words

countable noun chain reaction A chain reaction is a series of chemical changes, each of which causes the next. 3
countable noun chain reaction A chain reaction is a series of events, each of which causes the next. 3
noun chain reaction a process in which a neutron colliding with an atomic nucleus causes fission and the ejection of one or more other neutrons, which induce other nuclei to split 3
noun chain reaction a chemical reaction in which the product of one step is a reactant in the following step 3
noun chain reaction a series of rapidly occurring events, each of which precipitates the next 3
noun chain reaction a self-sustaining series of chemical or nuclear reactions in which the products of the reaction contribute directly to the process: it can be started by light, an electric spark, bombardment with neutrons, etc. 3

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Origin of chain reaction

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Chain reaction

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chain reaction popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for chain reaction

noun chain reaction

vicious circle — Logic. (in demonstration) the use of each of two propositions to establish the other. (in definition) the use of each of two terms to define the other.
domino effect — the cumulative effect that results when one event precipitates a series of like events.
chemical reaction — a process that involves changes in the structure and energy content of atoms, molecules, or ions but not their nuclei
cause and effect — You use cause and effect to talk about the way in which one thing is caused by another.

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