catalyst
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/ˈkætəlɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˈkætəlɪst/
noun
R
A substance that helps a chemical reaction to happen more quickly without being used up in the process.
The new catalyst was used to speed up the reaction in the lab.
R
A person or thing that causes a significant change or action.
The new policy acted as a catalyst for the company's growth.
translation
A substance that helps a chemical reaction to happen more quickly without being used up in the process.; A person or thing that causes a significant change or action.
Word Forms
Plural
catalysts