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to catalyze
01
to increase the rate of a chemical reaction
Transitive: to catalyze a chemical reaction
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
catalyze
3rd person singular
catalyzes
Present participle
catalyzing
Past simple
catalyzed
Past participle
catalyzed
Examples
Enzymes play a crucial role in living organisms as they catalyze biochemical reactions necessary for cellular functions.
02
to initiate or accelerate a process
Transitive: to catalyze a change
Examples
The discovery of new technology can catalyze advancements in various industries.
