Interaction between vs interaction among

Both 'interaction between' and 'interaction among' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Interaction between' is used when referring to two entities or individuals, while 'interaction among' is used when referring to more than two entities or individuals.

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Interaction between

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'interaction between' when referring to the relationship or communication between two entities or individuals.

Examples:

The interaction between the teacher and the student was positive.
There was a lack of interaction between the two departments.
Effective interaction between team members is crucial for project success.

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Interaction between the Agency and existing Community instruments
Interaction between T2S Advisory Group (AG) and the CCG
Subject: Interaction between international trade rules and EC law: rules on means of defence against protectionist procurement policies in third countries
In several current EU Member States there is major interaction between conventional SMEs and SEEs.
No specific clinical trial was carried out to assess drug-drug interaction between intravenous busulfan and itraconazole.
The interaction between legal and illegal immigration are particularly numerous.
Interaction between HVDC systems or other plants and equipment
Interaction between T2S Advisory Group (AG) and the CCG The Chairperson of the CCG shall, on a regular basis, inform the AG on the progress of the Framework Agreement negotiation process.
The mechanism of interaction between atazanavir and ritonavir is CYP3A4 inhibition.
The interaction between theophylline and ciprofloxacin is potentially life-threatening.
The interaction between theophylline and ciprofloxacin is potentially life-threatening.
the interaction between environment, energy and society,
The interaction between the overhead contact line and the pantograph is an important aspect of interoperability.
Now a problem arises concerning the interaction between the law of contract and insolvency law.
Moreover, any form of interaction between two different systems should be thoroughly documented.
Limited data from a single uncontrolled study were suggestive of an interaction between docetaxel and carboplatin.
There is limited clinical data on any potential interaction between alcohol and varenicline.
Although patient outcome was not affected, an interaction between NSAIDs and InductOs cannot be excluded.
This is an illustrative example of the interaction between simplification and improving implementation and enforcement.
The risk of a potential interaction between NovoSeven and coagulation factor concentrates is unknown.

Alternatives:

relationship between
communication between
connection between
engagement between
dialogue between

interaction among

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'interaction among' when referring to the relationship or communication among more than two entities or individuals.

Examples:

There was a lot of interaction among the members of the team.
The interaction among the different departments was crucial for the project's success.
Effective interaction among team members leads to better collaboration.

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In molecular biology, the knowledge on gene/protein interaction among themselves and with their metabolites is referred to as molecular pathways.
Read More. 8 Lessons in Chapter 3: Interaction Among Organisms in the Ecosystem. Interspecific Competition, Competitive Exclusion & Niche Differentiation ...
J Nutr Biochem. 2007 Sep;18(9):567-79. Epub 2007 Mar 23. A review of the interaction among dietary antioxidants and reactive oxygen species. Seifried HE( 1) ...
Tips to Improve Interaction Among the Generations. Traditionalists, Boomers, X' ers and Nexters. From the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association ...

Alternatives:

relationship among
communication among
connection among
engagement among
dialogue among

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Interaction between vs interaction among