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(chain-re-ac-tion) 4 syllables

Definition

n 1 series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next; 2 selfsustaining nuclear reaction; 3 series of events in which each influences next

Example Sentence

A random act of kindness causes a chain reaction.

Synonyms

series; on-going events; self-sustaining events

Antonyms

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