catalyst

language: es

definitions

  1. noun
    a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed; a person or thing that causes a change
    es: catalizador; algo que provoca un cambio
  2. noun
    a person or event that precipitates a significant change
    es: una persona o evento que precipita un cambio significativo

examples

  1. The enzyme acted as a catalyst.

    La enzima actuó como catalizador.

  2. The scandal was a catalyst for reform.

    El escándalo fue un catalizador para la reforma.