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chain reaction
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
chain reaction noun
plural chain reactions
chain reaction
noun
plural chain reactions
Learner's definition of CHAIN REACTION
[count]
1
: a series of events in which each event causes the next one : a series of events caused by one single event（事件的）连锁反应
- Increased oil prices could trigger a chain reaction in the economy.油价上涨可能引发经济上的连锁反应。
2
technical : a chemical or nuclear change that causes other changes of the same kind to happen（化学或核子的）链式反应
chain reaction
noun
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
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
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