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reactant

noun
/riˈæktənt/

Meaning

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

Example Sentences

Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.

Synonyms

substance, component, ingredient, element

Antonyms

product, result

Collocations

reactant mixture, limiting reactant, excess reactant, reactant concentration

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