catalysis

🇺🇸 /kəˈtæləsɪs/ 🇬🇧 /kəˈtæləsɪs/
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The process where a substance (catalyst) speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up.

The use of enzymes in the food industry is a great example of catalysis, as they help in breaking down complex molecules.

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n. The process where a substance (catalyst) speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up.

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Plural catalyses