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catalyst in Spanish

catalyst in Spanish is catalizador, agitador, demiurgo — catalyst means in chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.

catalyst in Spanish

catalizador
noun
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
catalizador
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
agitador
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
demiurgo
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
enzima
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
fermento
noun
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
levadura
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 Spanish?

"catalyst" in Spanish is catalizador, agitador, demiurgo. 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 Spanish, "catalyst" is catalizador, agitador, demiurgo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "catalyst": catalizador, agitador, demiurgo, enzima, fermento, levadura.

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