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reaction vs decomposition

decomposition vs reaction

reaction and decomposition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reaction Yes No No No
decomposition Yes No No No
As nouns, decomposition is a hyponym of reaction; that is, decomposition is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reaction:
  • reaction: (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
  • decomposition: (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
reaction (noun) decomposition (noun)
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent the analysis of a vector field
doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like the organic phenomenon of rotting
an idea evoked by some experience (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
extreme conservatism in political or social matters (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body in a decomposed state
a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Difference between reaction and decomposition

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