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catalyst

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/

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noun

Катализатор

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

Examples :

"The chef used a small amount of lemon juice as a catalyst to speed up the sauce's thickening process. "

Шеф-повар использовал небольшое количество лимонного сока в качестве катализатора, чтобы ускорить процесс загустения соуса.

chemistry substance process science

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noun

Катализатор, стимул

Someone or something that encourages progress or change.

Examples :

"Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace."

Экономическое развитие и интеграция выступают стимулом для мира.

process action event character person organization science society business attitude achievement

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noun

Катализатор, толчок

An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.

Examples :

"The argument between the siblings was the catalyst for the entire family fight. "

Ссора между братьями и сестрами стала толчком для всей семейной драки.

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noun

Катализатор

A catalytic converter.

Examples :

"The car's catalytic converter was damaged in the accident. "

Катализатор автомобиля был поврежден в аварии.

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