Catalyst

/kˈætɐlˌɪst/

/ˈkætəɫəst/, /ˈkætəɫɪst/

Catalyst

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself

Examples

1. So catalysts have no effect on the thermodynamics of the system.

2. So again, catalysts effect the kinetics, not the thermodynamics.

3. Also catalysts.

4. Experiences like this formed the catalyst for his great humanitarian work in later life.