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    Katal (en. Accelerator)

    ka-tal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A substance or ingredient that facilitates a chemical reaction.
    The catalyst speeds up the reaction in the laboratory.
    Ang katal ay nagpapalakas ng bilis ng reaksyon sa laboratoryo.
    A person who encourages or influences a process or event.
    He became the catalyst for the change in our project.
    Siya ang naging katal sa pagbabago ng aming proyekto.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    be a catalyst for change
    to bring about change or progress
    maging katal ng pagbabago

    Related Words

    catalyst
    The thing that assists in the process of a chemical reaction.
    katalisador

    Slang Meanings

    Dumb or foolish
    My friend seems so dumb, he still doesn't know the right direction.
    Parang katal naman 'tong kaibigan ko, hindi pa rin niya alam ang tamang direksyon.
    Refers to a person who is being exploited, used or taken advantage of.
    Seriously, don’t be a fool to this person, you’re always being used.
    Seryoso, huwag kang maging katal sa tao na ito, lagi kang ginagamit.