The Vietnamese word "hoạt tính" can be translated to "active" in English. It is often used in various contexts, particularly in chemistry and environmental science.
"Hoạt tính" refers to the ability of a substance to react or interact actively with other substances. A common example is "than hoạt tính," which means "activated carbon." This type of carbon has been processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions.
In more advanced contexts, "hoạt tính" can also refer to the reactivity or effectiveness of a catalyst in chemical reactions. For example, you might say, "Hoạt tính của chất xúc tác này rất cao." (The activity of this catalyst is very high.)
While "hoạt tính" primarily means "active" in a chemical or energetic sense, it can also imply effectiveness or efficiency in a broader context, such as processes or actions.