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catalyst in French

catalyst in French is catalyseur, agitateur, démiurge — catalyst means in chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.

catalyst in French

catalyseur
noun
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
catalyseur
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
agitateur
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
démiurge
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
enzyme
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
ferment
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
levain
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.

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 French?

"catalyst" in French is catalyseur, agitateur, démiurge. catalyst means: In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.

How do you use "catalyst" in a sentence?

Example: "A small amount of catalyst dramatically sped up the reaction." In French, "catalyst" is catalyseur, agitateur, démiurge.

Are there other ways to say "catalyst" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "catalyst": catalyseur, agitateur, démiurge, enzyme, ferment, levain.

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