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catalyst in Chinese

catalyst in Chinese is 催化 — catalyst means in chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.

catalyst in Chinese

催化
noun
Pronounced: cuī huà
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

What does "catalyst" mean?

  1. noun In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
    "A small amount of catalyst dramatically sped up the reaction."
  2. noun A person or event that triggers significant change.
    "The scandal became the catalyst for major reforms in the industry."
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catalyst in a sentence

  • A small amount of catalyst dramatically sped up the reaction.
  • The scandal became the catalyst for major reforms in the industry.
  • Losing his job turned out to be the catalyst for a career change.

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What is "catalyst" in Chinese?

"catalyst" in Chinese is 催化. catalyst means: In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.

How do you pronounce 催化?

"catalyst" in Chinese is 催化, pronounced "cuī huà".

How do you use "catalyst" in a sentence?

Example: "A small amount of catalyst dramatically sped up the reaction." In Chinese, "catalyst" is 催化.

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