De katalysator
Example: De katalysator versnelt chemische reacties zonder zelf te verbruiken.
Definition
"De katalysator" refers to a substance that accelerates chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. It plays a crucial role in various industrial and biological processes by lowering the activation energy required.
Etymology
The word "de katalysator" originates from the Greek words 'kata,' meaning down or according to, and 'lysis,' meaning loosening or dissolving. It was adopted into scientific language to describe agents that facilitate chemical changes, reflecting its fundamental role in catalysis.
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"De katalysator" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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