active material
ˈæktɪv məˈtɪriəl
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Definition of active material - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
energyTECH.substance in a battery that undergoes chemical changeTECH.
  • The active material in the battery determines its capacity and efficiency.
electrolyte
2.
scienceTECH.essential components in devices or reactionsTECH.
  • The battery's performance depends on its active material.
3.
chemistryTECH.substance in a catalyst that causes a reactionTECH.
  • The active material in the catalyst speeds up the chemical reaction.
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Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with material

boyfriend materialn.
someone considered suitable for a romantic relationship
he's so kind and caring, definitely boyfriend material..
girlfriend materialn.
person suitable to be a girlfriend
She is definitely girlfriend material.
boardroom materialn.
person suitable for high-level corporate meetings
She is definitely boardroom material with her leadership skills.
officer materialn.
qualities making someone fit to be an officer
His discipline and integrity show he has officer material.
cut from the same materialadj.
very similar in character or nature
The twins are cut from the same material.
bulletin board materialn.
information used to motivate or provoke a team
The coach used the rival's comments as bulletin board material.
course materialn.
content and resources used by teachers or students in a specific class
All course material was posted online after the first lecture.
bedding materialn.
substance used for human beds like sheets or blankets
She bought new bedding material for her room.
packing materialn.
substance used to fill space in packages
Foam peanuts are often used as packing material.
reading materialn.
anything produced for reading like books or magazines
She packed some reading material for the flight.

Terms related to active material

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Terms with active material included in their meaning

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drug substancen.
medical
active ingredient material of a medicine before final form or packaging
catalyst supportn.
chemistry
solid material that carries and stabilizes an active catalytic substance
inoculantn.
medical
active material used in inoculation to boost immunity
slow-releaseadj.
chemistry
designed to let out active material gradually over a long time

Examples of active material in a sentence

  • The performance of the battery depends on the active material used.
  • Researchers are developing new active materials for solar cells.
  • The efficiency of the device relies on the active material used.
  • The active material in the mixture was crucial for the experiment.
  • Researchers are studying the active material to improve efficiency.

View all translations of active material

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  1. French:matériau actif, substance active, ...
  2. German:aktives Material, reaktive Substanz, ...
  3. Italian:materiale attivo, ...
  4. Spanish:sustancia activa, ...
  5. Portuguese:material ativo, componente essencial, ...
  6. Chinese:活性材料, 关键材料, ...
  7. Japanese:活性物質, 有効成分, ...
  8. Arabic:المادَّة الفَعَّالَة, مادَّة نَشِطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹמֶר פְּעִיל, חוֹמֶר פָּעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:активное вещество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активний матеріал, основний компонент, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय पदार्थ, प्रमुख सामग्री, ...
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