Pampabula (en. Catalyst)

pam-pab-ula

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or element that incites a reaction or change.
The catalyst is crucial in the chemical process.
Ang pampabula ay mahalaga sa proseso ng kemikal.
A type of substance that accelerates a reaction without being affected.
Catalysts are the catalysts in chemical reactions.
Ang mga katalista ay pampabula sa mga reaksyong kemikal.
A catalyst that triggers change or innovation in a situation.
The new idea became a catalyst for the project.
Ang bagong ideya ay naging pampabula para sa proyekto.

Etymology

The term 'pampabula' is derived from the root word 'bula' meaning 'bubble' or 'to emerge' and the prefix 'pam-' indicating reference.

Common Phrases and Expressions

catalyst in ecology
An object or element that encourages change in the environment.
pampabula sa ekolohiya

Related Words

catalyst
A substance that accelerates a reaction used in various fields of science.
katalis

Slang Meanings

a tease or a form of mockery
My friend said I'm just a pampabula because I'm always ruining the mood.
Sabi ng tropa ko, pampabula lang daw ako kasi lagi akong nakakasira ng mood.
a distraction or an activity that takes the mind off problems
I need a pampabula, so I’m playing video games all day.
Kailangan ko ng pampabula, kaya naglalaro ako ng video games buong araw.
something surprising or mind-blowing
Wow, the latest series I watched is a pampabula! It's so good!
Grabe, 'yung latest series na pinanood ko, pampabula siya! Ang ganda!