| reactance |
in electronics, one of several measurable components of the total resistance in a circuit to the flow of alternating current. |
| reactant |
a component that is changed in a chemical reaction. |
| reaction |
a movement, action, or response in reverse direction or manner. [6 definitions] |
| reactionary |
characterized by reaction, esp. political movement toward extreme conservatism. [2 definitions] |
| reaction engine |
an engine, such as a rocket or jet engine, that develops forward thrust by the rearward expulsion of matter, esp. ignited fuel gases. |
| reaction formation |
in psychoanalysis, the expression of a behavior that is opposite to a repressed impulse. |
| reaction time |
the interval of time between a stimulus and a response. |
| reactivate |
to restore to an active state or operating condition. |
| reactivation |
combined form of activation. |
| reactive |
characterized by reaction or response to a stimulus; tending to react. |
| reactor |
in physics, an apparatus for starting and controlling a nuclear chain reaction; nuclear reactor. [2 definitions] |
| read1 |
to examine and comprehend the meaning of (something written). [16 definitions] |
| read2 |
past tense and past participle of read1. |
| readable |
enjoyable or interesting to read. [2 definitions] |
| read between the lines |
to discern implied meaning from what is actually said or written. |
| readdress |
to alter or correct an address on (an envelope, package, or the like). [2 definitions] |
| reader |
a person who reads. [5 definitions] |
| readership |
the collective body of readers of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication. |
| readily |
promptly or easily. [2 definitions] |
| readiness |
the state of being willing, available, or ready. [2 definitions] |
| reading |
the action or activity of examining and comprehending written language. [8 definitions] |