| − | In a [[chemical reaction]], the '''limiting reactant''' is the species which is in lowest [[stoichimetry|stoichimetric]] quantity. In other words, it is the reactant which is consumed before any others. | + | In a [[chemical reaction]], the '''limiting reactant''' is the species which is in lowest [[stoichiometry|stoichiometric]] quantity. In other words, it is the reactant which is consumed before any others. |