負ふ触しょく媒ばいふしょくばいMeanings1nounnegative catalyst; inhibitorTechnical term in chemistry for a substance that slows a reaction; contrasts with 正触媒 (positive catalyst).See also: 正触媒負ふ触しょく媒ばいを加くわえると反はん応のう速そく度どが低てい下かする。Adding a negative catalyst reduces the reaction rate.