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R
List of Words for Letter ‘R’
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reactant
an original substance at the beginning of a chemical reaction
reactivity
the ability of elements to take part in chemical reactions
reclamation
the act of recycling or restoring something to a usable state
record data
to make note of an observation in a permanent way, as in writing
rectum
the last part of the large intestine
renal
having to do with the kidneys
reproduction
the process of creating more of the same kind of organism
reproductive system
the organ system that produces offspring
reptile
a land vertebrate with thick, dry, scaly skin
reservoir
a man-made lake that stores water for later use
respiration
the life process in which energy is released from food (sugar)
respiratory system
the organ system that brings oxygen to body cells and removes waste gas
root
the part of a plant that absorbs water and mineral, stores food, and anchors the plant