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    Referring to a catalyst with 催化剂 (cuīhuàjì)

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    Explanation

    The noun 催化剂 (cuīhuàjì) means "catalyst," a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed. It combines 催化 (to catalyze) with 剂 (agent/preparation). It is used in chemistry and also metaphorically to describe anything that accelerates a process.

    Examples

    • 铂是化学反应中常用的催化剂。

      Bó shì huàxué fǎnyìng zhōng chángyòng de cuīhuàjì.

      Platinum is a commonly used catalyst in chemical reactions.

    • 这次事件成了两国关系恶化的催化剂。

      Zhè cì shìjiàn chéngle liǎng guó guānxì èhuà de cuīhuàjì.

      This incident became a catalyst for the deterioration of relations between the two countries.

    • 没有催化剂的话，这个反应会非常慢。

      Méiyǒu cuīhuàjì de huà, zhège fǎnyìng huì fēicháng màn.

      Without a catalyst, this reaction would be very slow.

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