chemically active

In chemistry, the term inert is used to describe something that is not chemically active.

Almost all chemicals, with relatively few exceptions, have to be converted from what they are into something more chemically active to be carcinogenic.

The change occurs primarily due to heat, pressure, and the introduction of chemically active fluids.

These precious metal cases typically had a gold wash interior to prevent corrosion by the chemically active match heads.

It is a chemically active gas, which will readily hydrolyze and self ignite in air.

The water in the quarry must be chemically active.

Dirt, moss and mold will be rinsed away with a detergent that leaves no chemically active residue.

The natural colouring process is considered critical for absinthe aging, since the chlorophyll remains chemically active.

The etchant may be a corrosive liquid or a chemically active ionized gas, known as a plasma.

Many of these materials are active chemically and thus exhibit dangerous toxic and reactive properties.