Meanings
nounreactive intermediate (plural reactive intermediates)
plural reactive intermediates
- chemistryA short-lived compound that is formed temporarily in a reaction mechanism.
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reactive intermediate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reactive%20intermediate
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“reactive intermediate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reactive%20intermediate. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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