Meaning of the word reactant in English

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reactant

US /riˈæk.tənt/
UK /riˈæk.tənt/
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Noun

1.

a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction

Example:
In a chemical reaction, the reactants are converted into products.
The concentration of the reactant affects the reaction rate.
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