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catalyst in German

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

catalyst in German

Katalysator
noun

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 German?

"catalyst" in German is Katalysator. 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 German, "catalyst" is Katalysator.

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