mutualreaction
nounUK /ˈmjuːtʃuəl riˈækʃən/
US /ˈmjuːtʃuəl riˈækʃən/
A mutual reaction is when two people or things both react to each other at the same time.
When the two magnets came close, their mutual reaction made them snap together.
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2. A response in which two parties affect each other equally.
Their mutual reaction to the surprise was laughter.
3. A chemical change where two substances act on each other.
The mutual reaction of the two liquids produced heat.
4. A shared emotional response between people.
The mutual reaction of the crowd was cheers and applause.