Catalyst
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British pronunciation/kˈætɐlˌɪst/
American pronunciation/ˈkætəɫəst/, /ˈkætəɫɪst/

Definition & Meaning of "catalyst"

Catalyst
01

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

02

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

catalyst

n

anticatalyst

n

anticatalyst

n
example
Example
In the Haber process, iron is used as a catalyst to promote the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases.
Platinum nanoparticles acted as an effective catalyst for the reaction, significantly lowering the activation energy needed.
Enzymes are naturally occurring biological catalysts that allow complex metabolic reactions to proceed efficiently in living cells.
The new policy acted as a catalyst for reform within the organization.
The unexpected merger served as a catalyst for industry-wide changes.
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