How to Pronounce "reagent"
word
ˈɹidʒənt/, /ɹiˈeɪdʒənt
REE-uh-jent
ɹɪˈeɪdʒənt
ri-AY-jent
Definition
A reagent is a substance used in a chemical reaction to detect, measure, examine, or produce other substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹidʒənt/, /ɹiˈeɪdʒənt
British English
ɹɪˈeɪdʒənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-uh-jent
UK
ri-AY-jent
Listen in Context
The scientist added a reagent to the solution.
You must store each reagent in a labeled bottle.
The color changed when the reagent was mixed in.
We're out of this reagent—can you order more for the lab?