catalyst in Japanese
catalyst in Japanese is 触媒 — catalyst means in chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
catalyst in Japanese
触媒
Pronounced: shokubai
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
What does "catalyst" mean?
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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."
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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.
- Platinum is often used as a catalyst in the exhaust systems of cars.
- 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 Japanese?
"catalyst" in Japanese is 触媒. catalyst means: In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
How do you pronounce 触媒?
"catalyst" in Japanese is 触媒, pronounced "shokubai".
How do you use "catalyst" in a sentence?
Example: "A small amount of catalyst dramatically sped up the reaction." In Japanese, "catalyst" is 触媒.
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