consecutive reactions

Also contains definition of: consecutive steps
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01276
Reactions occurring in sequence, such as:
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The overall process is said to occur by consecutive steps.
Source:
PAC, 1981, 53, 753. 'Symbolism and Terminology in Chemical Kinetics' on page 760 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198153030753)