reactivegroup
nounUK /riˈæktɪv ɡruːp/
US /riˈæktɪv ɡruːp/
A reactive group is a part of a molecule that likes to react with other things.
The chemist looked for a reactive group on the molecule before adding the new chemical.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of people who respond quickly to events or problems.
The emergency team is a reactive group that arrives within minutes.
3. A cluster of atoms in a material that causes it to change easily.
The paint contains a reactive group that hardens when exposed to air.
4. A category of substances that combine readily with others in a lab.
Scientists labeled the sample as a reactive group to handle it with care.