What is the Spanish word for "catalyst"?

Learn how to say "catalyst" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

catalyst

Spanish

catalizador

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Alternative translations of "catalyst"

catalizador químico

Examples of how to use "catalyst" in Spanish

English
The event was a catalyst for change.
Spanish
El evento fue un catalizador para el cambio.
English
The scientist added a catalyst to speed the reaction.
Spanish
El científico añadió un catalizador para acelerar la reacción.
English
Her speech was a catalyst for community discussion.
Spanish
Su discurso fue un catalizador para la discusión comunitaria.
English
Heat often acts as a catalyst in chemical experiments.
Spanish
El calor a menudo actúa como un catalizador en los experimentos químicos.
English
A friendly teacher can be a catalyst for learning.
Spanish
Un maestro amigable puede ser un catalizador para el aprendizaje.

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