触媒
しょくばい catalyst
Why it means this
触 (contact) + 媒 (a go-between) — a catalyst; a substance that speeds a reaction without being consumed (触媒作用).
Breakdown
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しょくばい catalyst
触 (contact) + 媒 (a go-between) — a catalyst; a substance that speeds a reaction without being consumed (触媒作用).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.