单词	chain reactions
释义	chain reaction noun 1 a : a series of events so related to each other that each one initiates the next b : a number of events triggered by the same initial event 2 : a self-sustaining chemical or nuclear reaction yielding energy or products that cause further reactions of the same kind chain-react ˈchān-rē-ˈakt  intransitive verb Example Sentences Increased oil prices could trigger a chain reaction in the economy. Recent Examples on the Web Something could set off a chain reaction for you today. Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 In a wide-ranging interview, the former Credit Suisse traders detailed the events leading to their fund’s implosion, which itself set off a chain reaction that has cost institutions and small-time speculators billions of dollars. Muyao Shen, Fortune, 22 July 2022 The House committee has also sharpened its focus on how the tweet set off a chain reaction that galvanized Mr. Trump’s supporters to begin military-style planning for Jan. 6. New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022 Byron Redmon died at a Dallas hospital Saturday following the deadly chain reaction shooting. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 After the initial crash, a chain reaction collision occurred between the car travelling the wrong way and two other southbound vehicles, state police said. Hartford Courant, 25 July 2022 The chain reaction crash started when a white passenger vehicle cut in between the riders, Indiana State Police said. Holly Yan And Paradise Afshar, CNN, 24 July 2022 Four new teams compete in a domino toppling and chain reaction tournament with holiday themes; the teams are given custom elements to incorporate into their Rube Goldberg-style topples. Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022 The revelation of Jennifer’s marital name change ignited a chain reaction of Twitter commentary. Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 21 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition chain reaction noun : a series of events in which each event causes the next one Medical Definition chain reaction noun : a self-sustaining chemical or nuclear reaction yielding energy or products that cause further reactions of the same kind chain reactions noun plural of chain reaction as in consecutions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance consecutions sequences vicious circles catenations files catenae strings chains catenas progressions concatenations trains nexus vicious cycles queues rows nexuses successions gantlets ranges cycles belts spectra circles lines scales gauntlets flows streams continua gamuts rivers continuums spectrums
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