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[しょく()·ばい()]
shokubai
noun

English Meaning(s) for 触媒

noun
  1. catalyst

Definition and Synonyms for 触媒

Catalytically by catalytic action
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Catalyze change by catalysis or cause to catalyze
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Catalyst something that causes an important event to happen
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Accelerator a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
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Catalytically in a catalytic manner
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Meanings for each kanji in 触媒

» contact; touch; feel; hit; proclaim; announce; conflict
» mediator; go-between

Categories 触媒 is a member of

Cause any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
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Turn undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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Activator any agency bringing about activation
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 触媒

Sample Sentences for 触媒

As a beginning I would like to examine the catalyzer used in this experiment.
It would be difficult to improve the device when there is no effective catalyst.
First, I'd like to examine the catalyst used in this experiment.

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