chemical agent

• Substância utilizada em processos ou reações químicas, frequentemente designando um composto reativo empregado em contextos industriais, laboratoriais ou militares para produzir um efeito específico.

A substance used in chemical processes or reactions, often referring to a reactive compound employed in industrial, laboratory, or military contexts to produce a specific effect.

1. Substance used in reactionsB2formal

   A substance that can cause a chemical reaction or is used in a chemical process.

   Reagente químico

   • The lab technician handled the chemical agent with extreme caution.
   • Hydrogen peroxide is a common chemical agent used for disinfection.
   • The factory uses a powerful chemical agent to clean industrial equipment.

2. Harmful substanceC1formal

   A toxic or dangerous chemical substance, often used in warfare or terrorism.

   Agente químico

   • The soldiers were trained to detect a chemical agent attack.
   • Exposure to the chemical agent caused severe respiratory problems.
   • International treaties ban the use of chemical agents in war.