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CHAIN REACTION
Definition(s) for CHAIN REACTION
1) A reaction that, once initiated, sustains itself and expands. This is a reaction in which reactive species, such as radicals, are produced in more than one step. These reactive species, radicals, propagate the chain reaction.
Related Terms & Definitions to Chain Reaction
Here are some related terms and definitions we found for this term.
- CHAIN TERMINATION STEP
- CRITICAL MASS
- COMBINATION REACTION
- CATALYST
- ABSTRACTION REACTION
- HALF-REACTION