xúc tác
[sʊwk͡p̚˧˦ taːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to catalyze
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chất xúc táca catalyst
Một số có thể xúc tác cho phản ứng nở, số khác cho phản ứng gel hóa.Several among them can catalyze blooming reactions, others gel formation.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) catalyst
Examples
Bùi Hồng Quang, Ngô Quốc Khánh, Sử dụng xúc tác kim loại để oxi hóa các hơi dung môi hữu cơ trong xử lý khí thải, National Institute of Labour ProtectionIn the scope of this article we will only consider the use of a catalyst in oxidization.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xúc tác” mean?
(verb) to catalyze
Is “xúc tác” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.