Definitions

1. noun

a substance used in a chemical reaction, especially as a reactant or to test the presence of another substance

“The chemist carefully measured the reagent before mixing it with the acid.”

2. noun

a person or thing that influences or affects a particular situation or process

“The politician’s reagent was her ability to connect with voters on social media.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is used to test or determine the presence of something

“The doctor used a reagent to diagnose the patient’s illness.”

4. verb

to influence or affect a particular situation or process

“The new policy will reagent the company’s financial performance.”

5. verb

to test or determine the presence of something

“The scientist reagented the sample to check for any impurities.”