Definition & Meaning of "catalysis"in English

Catalysis

the acceleration or facilitation of a chemical reaction by a substance (catalyst) that remains unchanged at the end of the reaction

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Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

catalyses

Examples

Enzymatic catalysis plays a key role in biological processes, including the synthesis and breakdown of biomolecules in living organisms.

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autocatalysis

catalytic

catalysis

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