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Chemistry Glossary Terms Starting with the Letter R
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This chemistry glossary offers definitions for terms which are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering.

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reactant

reaction

relative density

reciprocal rule

redox reaction

redox titration

reducing agent

reduction

relative humidity

rem

resonance

reverse osmosis

RNA

roasting

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