chemical reaction

noun

: a chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance

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Fires can be caused by overcharging, overheating, physical damage or product defects, which trigger a process known as thermal runaway — where excessive heat inside a battery creates a self-sustaining chemical reaction that can then easily spread to adjacent batteries. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 The technique behind these lofty goals is a relatively mundane one: electrolysis, which is the use of an electric current to drive a chemical reaction. —

Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2024 The combination of bleach and vinegar results in a chemical reaction that creates toxic chlorine gas. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 The rise in odor complaints related to Chiquita Canyon has coincided with the discovery of a rare chemical reaction that is affecting 35 acres located in one of the older sections of the 639-acre landfill. —

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