rapid-reaction
/ˌrapɪdrɪˈakʃn/adjective
1 Chemistry. Of, relating to, or involving a rapid chemical reaction.
2 Military. Designating a military unit kept in a state of readiness for rapid deployment to counter hostile activity.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From rapid + reaction.
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