reagent

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions

Etymology

Possibly from Latin reagō. Compare with Norwegian Bokmål reagens. The sequence of act → action → agent → agency shows morphologic and semantic parallel, and apparent cognate relation, with react → reaction → reagent → reagency.

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