Mangaapi (en. Catalyst)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person, thing, or event that drives or encourages change.
Technology is one of the catalysts of change in our society.
Ang teknolohiya ay isa sa mga mangaapi ng pagbabago sa ating lipunan.
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed.
In the laboratory, we used a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
Sa laboratoryo, ginamit namin ang mangaapi upang mapabilis ang reaksyon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
catalyst for change
An element that brings about change.
mangaapi ng pagbabago
Related Words
reaction
A process where chemicals change to form a new substance.
reaksyon
Slang Meanings
Who's angry?
Are you being a 'mangaapi'? You seem really loud inside the room!
Mangaapi ka ba? Ang taas ng ugong mo sa loob ng kwarto!
Who's hot-headed?
Big brother might be 'mangaapi' again, just avoid getting close.
Baka mangaapi na naman si kuya, huwag ka na lang lumapit.
Getting angry for no reason.
Don't talk to Ana, she’s being 'mangaapi' right now.
Huwag ka na makipag-usap kay Ana, mangaapi siya ngayon.