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Catalysis
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the acceleration or facilitation of a chemical reaction by a substance (catalyst) that remains unchanged at the end of the reaction
Example
The catalysis of the enzyme amylase accelerates the hydrolysis of starch into simpler sugars during digestion.
Iron provides catalysis in the Haber-Bosch process, facilitating the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
Enzymatic catalysis plays a key role in biological processes, including the synthesis and breakdown of biomolecules in living organisms.
Zeolites act as catalysts in refining processes, promoting the catalysis of hydrocarbons into valuable products.
The laboratory synthesized a series of metal complexes with potential applications in catalysis and materials science.
