oscillatory reaction

noun

Any chemical reaction in which the concentration of some component varies over time or space in a regular periodic manner.

Meanings

nounoscillatory reaction (plural oscillatory reactions)

plural oscillatory reactions

  1. chemistryAny chemical reaction in which the concentration of some component varies over time or space in a regular periodic manner.
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